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“And could you include Kessler’s mailing address. Debbie enjoys getting mail,” Charlie
Community asked. That address is: Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way,
Room 2028, West Orange, NJ 07052
Friends help family rally around Debbie Llewellyn

Paralyzed during neck surgery, a community stalwart struggles on
some post-op medical issues with counts.” Room 2028, West Orange, NJ
the potential of serious infections Ron said that Debbie has always 07052
that could have disqualified her been fully aware of what was hap-
from many facilities. pening to her. Faith, Family & Friends
Ron and Debbie’s son Matt told On July 22, with Debbie at his For Debbie Llewellyn
us that Charlie has put all other side Charlie told us by phone
aspects of his life on hold to be from New Jersey that Debbie To help the family cover personal
with his wife on a daily basis as appreciates all the concern ex- expenses as several put their lives
she struggles to recover. They pressed by friends and wanted on hold to be with Debbie as she
also noted that Debbie’s younger to particularly thank her cousin struggles to recover, a benefit has
son, Michael, had moved up from Donna Knox, Tom Eschelman been scheduled for Aug. 14 at the
Florida, having quit his job in the and Dennis “Mouse” Grove for Warren County Fairgrounds. In
process, to be with his mother spearheading efforts to help the an e-mail announcing the event,
and help the family on both ends, family out during this crisis. Samuels Public Library Director
New Jersey and Front Royal, dur- “And could you include Kes- Eileen Grady said, “We are all
ing this time of family crisis. sler’s mailing address. Debbie en- hopeful that Debbie will one day
Debbie and Charlie Llewellyn in August of 2009. “She is going to recover – I be- joys getting mail,” Charlie asked. be her old self, however, that day
lieve that. Kessler is the best place Yes we have and yes we will, we may be a long time coming. In
By Roger Bianchini husband Charlie told us, but re- for her to be to get better but this replied. That address is: the meantime, she and her family
Warren County Report mains on a ventilator to assist is a long process,” Ron Llewellyn need your help and support.
breathing much of the time. She told us on July 1. “Charlie is stay- Kessler Institute for Rehabilita- “Debbie’s list of accomplish-
Occasionally we get a dose of is being weaned off the ventilator ing up there with her in New Jer- tion, 1199 Pleasant Valley Way, Continued pg. 4
reality that reminds us of the in two and three hour blocks dur- sey now – he will not leave her,”
trivialization of the term “real-
ity” in our culture – no, “Reality
ing rehab.
There are still outstanding ques-
Ron Llewellyn said of his brother.
“Her oldest son Matt, who lives Debbie’s Community Involvement
TV” isn’t real and most issues de-
manding our immediate atten-
tions about the medical dynamics
of exactly what went wrong that
here, goes up as much as possible
and his brother Mike has come
Through the Years:
tion by cell phone aren’t actually day in surgery and how Llewellyn up from his home in Florida and
Fantasyland Committee Chairperson ; President – FR Jaycettes,
that demanding or really an issue was cared for at The Specialty is traveling back and forth to be
WC Heart Association, Red Stocking Follies, Buckton Presbyte-
at all. Hospital of Washington after her with his mom in New Jersey and
rian Church, Member - Rockland Community Church – Sunday
While occasionally a world insurance carrier ruled she no help out back here in Front Royal
& Bible school teacher; miscellaneous donations to schools, ath-
event momentarily gives us such longer qualified for in-hospital too.”
letic associations, churches, local events, benefits, civic organiza-
reality checks – 9-11, Katrina, care. However, friends of Debbie Matt, who with wife Molly are
tions, Boy Scouts, BRAC (& many more); St. Lukes Community
the Haitian earthquake, and BP and husband Charlie Llewellyn currently expecting their second
Clinic – Volunteer & Saints at the Ranch Chairperson (raised over
oil spill come to mind – often it throughout this community are child, said his father has been
$25,000); Warren County Council on Domestic Violence (Board),
takes one of those troubling shots currently focusing their atten- unfailing in his devotion to his
Second Chance; Relay for Life Womanless Beauty Contest Em-
to the gut on a personal level to tion on Debbie’s current care and mother since the events of April
cee & Miss Warren County Fair Emcee & other events; Ruritan
keep our attention – personal ill- efforts toward recovery at the 7. He also lauded his brother for
Food Booth Volunteer at Warren County Fair; Member of Danny
ness, incapacitation or the loss of Kessler Rehabilitation Facility in putting the rest of his life on hold
McEathron for Sheriff Re-election Committee; Co-Chair – Bunky
a loved one or friend. West Orange, New Jersey. to help their mom and dad, as
Woods Bachelor Auction (raised over $75,000).
Recently this community has “If she is going to get better, well as the rest of the family dur-
been hit with two very public ex- this is the place for her to be,” ing this crisis.
Debbie’s Ivy Garden, original owner – Small Business of the Year;
amples of such loss due to drown- Charlie said of the nation’s sec- “He was just telling me how
Demonstrated flower design, taught calligraphy classes at LFCC
ings at the Riverton Dam. How- ond-ranked spinal rehabilitation guilty he felt about not getting up
and locally, specialty cakes, BRAC member, displayed original oil
ever until recently another such facility. Charlie said Kessler was here for Easter (April 4) this year,”
and watercolor artwork locally, BRAC Calendar Fundraiser; FR/
tragedy had slipped under the selected in part because of an Matt said of Michael. “I told him
WC Chamber of Commerce Chairman/Past Chairman, Graduate
public radar to be handled alone aggressive rehab program. And don’t worry about it. You were
– FR/WC Leadership Alumni Career Day, Senior Ethics Day.
by the family and close friends brother-in-law Ron Llewellyn fighting to keep your job and
of Debbie Llewellyn, the original points out Kessler was willing to nobody knew this would hap-
Facebook, Prayer Circle for Debbie Llewellyn
owner of Debbie’s Ivy Garden. take Debbie as a patient despite pen. You’re here now, that’s what
Website: www.teamdebbie.net (see site for details to join)
On April 7, Llewellyn, a famil-
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many. She’s always been willing 14th, from 6 p.m. – 11 p.m. The tion will also be held.” supporter of this community and tact Martha Buracker at Buracker
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You are served – council flees, fumes, threatens

Responses citing grounds for defense expected to be filed by Aug. 9
(yet.) there to beef up the security nor- ing behind people throughout the
Newly installed Mayor Tim Darr mally provided solely by Chief meeting to avoid our reporter’s
asked Arena if he could wait un- Richard Furr) moved up behind camera) got up and walked to the
til after the closed session which Arena as Furr stood guard at the far end of the meeting table to flee
the mayor promised would only other side of the table. Arena and his intimidating fold-
last “about five minutes.” Arena Councilman Tharpe (perhaps ers. Councilman Carson Lauder,
slowed for a moment before plac- emboldened since he wasn’t on target 4, sat calmly and took it like
ing the next folder in front of Arena’s $30 million hit list) issued a man. Even calmer, considering
Holloway. As Arena proceeded some advice to Arena and in- he was being threatened with jail
around the mayor toward his fi- structions for Keller. “You’ve been by one councilman, being asked
nal two targets, Holloway threw warned. Lock him up,” Tharpe to wait by a mayor and town at-
his hands into the air in exaspera- said in a most serious tone. torney and chased – albeit slowly
tion. At this point target 3, Council- – by one of the top two officials
FRPD Lt. Keller (presumably man Sayre (who had been duck- of the town police department,
By Dan McDermott ing had ended but another had

Warren County Report not yet begun as spectators, staff
and reporters began packing their
Your Values, Social
FRONT ROYAL, Va. — July
22, 2010 — Three members of
Front Royal Town Council and
items up to leave.
At this point, process server
Arena, 6-foot-9-inches tall and
Your Business. Responsibility
the Town Attorney (for the town) armed with size 18 feet and four
were served with legal documents 154-page copies of a lawsuit that
naming them as defendants in a could cost Front Royal taxpayers
$30-million civil suit at a Town millions, casually sprung into ac-
Hall work session July 19, protest- tion.
ing the whole while. Arena first placed a folder in
“Lock ’em up,” said newly in- front of Town Attorney Thomas
Co-ops make social responsibility look easy because it’s
stalled Councilman Hollis Thar- R. Robinett, thus serving notice at the heart of what they do. Co-ops care about the
pe as process server John Arena to the town government, and
calmly went about his business walked away. Expressing some world in which we live and know that this way of doing
as Town Police Lt. Clint Keller consternation Robinett said, “Sir, business is the best way to bring about economic and
briskly raced up from behind. you are going to interrupt a pub-
The council had just voted to lic meeting?” social change.
go into a closed session to dis- Arena said nothing and me-
cuss their lawsuit with the town thodically proceeded around the
attorney (an item conspicuously table toward his next target, Vice Whether it’s selling fair trade products, offering local
absent from the agenda) and it Mayor Chris W. Holloway. Hol-
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Arena simply proceeded to slowly As the only person in the room endar days, making Aug. 9 that process. We publicly asked for a Asked about Sayre’s explanation
walk around the table to drop the with a video camera, I stayed to deadline. retraction on several occasions of his actions in being served, Silek
last two lawsuits of a lifetime in capture all this, apparently draw- Responding to this reporter and that a settlement be offered. said, “I think the video speaks for
front of Lauder and at Sayre’s sud- ing the ire of target 2 Holloway and Roger Bianchini’s comments I have repeatedly asked that the itself. It is far more telling than
denly vacated seat. With Sayre out who turned to me and said, “Hey on his actions during the process source of the leak man up and anyone’s attempt at self-justifica-
of camera range at the far end of Dan, this is a closed meeting,” serving on WZRV’s The News at come forward. To me, the only tion.”
the table, Arena appears to make while raising his eyebrows almost Noon on July 20, Sayre explained reason that person or persons Dan McDermott:
eye contact, says, “Mr. Sayre,” and to his scalp and jabbing at the air by e-mail, “It appeared to me he haven’t yet come forward is self editor@warrencountyreport.com
drops his final packet at Sayre’s toward the door with his pen. [Arena] might be arrested on the interest. They have put their in-
place. “I’m leaving, chill out buddy,” spot and I got out of the way in dividual self interest above that LIVE STRING BAND
Arena, followed closely by Lt. I said to Holloway as I slowly case there was an altercation.” of the Town of Front Royal and MUSIC FOR ALL
Keller, then calmly walked out of packed up my things and kept Sayre has not yet responded exposed all of the town to liability OCCASIONS
the room and the building. the camera rolling for a few more to our follow up question about – that’s how selfish that person Weddings, Birthdays,
Mayor Darr (who is not an at- precious seconds. leaving a considerably older co- is.” Anniversaries,
torney and may not have real- Council then went into closed defendant, Carson Lauder, to “If the public wants that kind of Serenades,
ized that the serving had been session to discuss the lawsuit fend for himself had such an al- representation then as they say, Special Events
completed once the packets were and were perhaps advised on the tercation, as unlikely as it seemed, people get the government they
placed in front of the recipients) matter for the last time by Town occurred. deserve. But I can’t imagine the Call John Kovac
asked Chief Furr to return the Attorney Robinett, who’s own As for council criticism on the public wants that kind of repre-
complaints to Arena. packet probably contained a let- method of the serving and his no- sentation,” Silek concluded. 635-2534
“He’s going to jail. He can’t take ter from Attorney David W. Silek tifying the media in advance of it,
them to jail,” offered Tharpe, un- warning that Robinett would be SolAVerde attorney David Silek
aware that Arena had commit- called as a witness in the case and told us, “It is no different than
ted no crime and already left the would most likely be deposed, when the police alert the press
building. likely making it improper for about a high profile suspect being
Town Attorney Robinett, realiz- him to offer any further advice or “perc walked” in front of camer-
ing the deed had been done, sug- counsel on the case to his clients. as.
gested they keep the thick fold- Defense responses to the law- “They chose to publicly defame
ers. suit must be filed within 21 cal- my clients and they chose this
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County Report
Publisher’s note: We have received practiced a little more transpar- named in this suit and spread the decency. It was evident in every-
the following online responses to ency, and a little less good ole boy word around and let’s flood the thing they did.
Readership: our posted video of the lawsuit closed session work, they wouldn’t council chambers.
serving at the end of the July 19 have so much to hide. It’s Front On July 20, 2010 at 8:41 pm Carl
20,000 work session: Royal guys, not the CIA! Just ex- On July 21, 2010 at 12:25 pm Longmire said:
hale. I truly believe it is time that Carl Longmire said: With Sayre and Robinett be-
and growing On July 19, 2010 at 11:00 pm the taxpayers and residents were Well, look on the positive side. ing seasoned lawyers one would
Warren County’s Slamdunk said: duly represented by people who Now that the AP news group think these two would have been
I love it when politicians play have the community’s best inter- has gotten hold of this flap and the wiser of the group. It’s obvi-
leading newspaper the police–makes for great com- est at heart and not their own. You now circulated in some leading ous we had poor decision mak-
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Front Royal, VA 22630 On July 20, 2010 at 10:48 am ce- hold. We deserve better. Man up Tourism may pickup. Maybe that When will we as citizens of this
(540) 692-9636 cfr2012 said: to your mistakes, make amends, could put us on the map “Oh look small community get it right and
Press releases should be Thank you Dan! Your quick and learn something from the honey, isn’t that the councilman/ elect the right people to repre-
emailed to: thinking and timely reporting experience. Follow procedures, Lawyer who is getting sued that sent our best interests instead of
briefs@warrencountyreport.com made it possible for the Town remember what your job is, and we read about in Forbes maga- their own agenda. It appears the
Citizens to get a rare glance at try in the future to actually do the zine. Maybe Lindsay [Lohan] departing council members had
Published in a secret location in the how our “Ethical” Councilman right thing! may give Sayre or Robinett a call. an opportunity to put the TOFR
greater metropolitan area of Limeton. behave when faced with the con- She’s having a tough time keep- on the map for renewable power
sequences of their actions. Good On July 20, 2010 at 3:14 pm Gar ing lawyers. and they let their own interests
Publisher & Editor-in-Chief: Job and keep up the good work. said: dictate their decision making.
Daniel P. McDermott I have to say how impressive On July 21, 2010 at 12:36 pm Let’s hope the incoming council
editor@warrencountyreport.com
On July 20, 2010 at 1:07 pm lu- Mr. Arena was in that video. Chuck Williams said: leads this community in the right
Managing Editor and Reporter: cydog said: Calm and collected, completely I miss the good old days when direction for growth and pros-
Roger Bianchini Is Sayre auditioning for the un-cowed by the tantrums of the men like Walter Duncan, Char- perity.
(540) 635-4835 Keystone Cops? elected officials. lie Russell, Doug Hamner, Paul
rogerb@warrencountyreport.com Reply Hockman, and Mayor Lillard ran On July 21, 2010 at 7:37 am
On July 20, 2010 at 1:54 pm this town! You didn’t have to look Emma Thompson said:
National & Agency Advertising: Come_on_already said: On July 21, 2010 at 9:04 am ce- hard for example of ethics and The only person that looks fool-
Dan McDermott wow….I dont really know what cfrNOW said:
(540) 636-1014
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to say…our elected councilmen The Next Town Council Meet-
editor@warrencountyreport.com
should be ashamed at how they ing is Monday. Let’s get the word
Advertising Sales Representatives: handled themselves while being
legally served…..it looked like it
out and flood the council cham-
bers with “concerned” citizens of
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alisond@warrencountyreport.com Sayre running around the table. know that we will no longer sit
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( and was kinda funny in a way…. Demand the resignation of all
Billing Coordinator:
Pam Cole he must have been trying to make three councilmen involved in
billing@warrencountyreport.com light of the situation, right??)…. this 30-million-dollar slap in the
kudos to Mr. Lauder for seeming- face of Front Royal. Good People
Graphic Designer: ly having a good sense of humor have been slandered. Good busi- Small Plumbing Jobs
Jeff Richmond with things. It will be interesting ness men’s reputations have been Drain Cleaning Over 50
layout@warrencountyreport.com to see what comes out of the law- tarnished. Front Royal is soon Water Heaters Years
suit…I mean…..we have a great becoming the laughing stock of Garbage Disposals Experience!
Contributors: whodunnit mystery here right?? the State, if not the Nation. It is
Paula Conrow, Features Writer
whoooooo leaked the files….I time that the Town and its citi-
Sump Pump
Tony Elar, Cartoonist Extraordinaire Plumbing Fixtures & Faucets
Kevin S. Engle, Humor Columnist would place a bet on Sayre based
just on his actions of running
zens separate themselves from
the three clowns!
571-436-3900 Gas Hook Ups & Repairs
Leslie Fiddler, Writer
Viviane Knight, Health Writer around the table like the proces- Don Brown FREE ESTIMATES
Ryan Koch, Cartoonist Extraordinaire sor had cooties or something….. On July 22, 2010 at 9:26 am ce- Owner VA Licensed Master Plumber & Gas Fitter
Jim Smithlin, Writer very interesting soap-opera…. cfrNOW said:
Mary Ellen South, Poet can’t wait for the next installment Again it is good to see these
Jalisco
Timothy R. Thompson, Writer of “As Front Royal Turns” comments. But please consider
Matt Swain, Business Writer putting them into real action.
On July 20, 2010 at 2:35 pm zu- Come to the meeting on this
Transcriptionist:
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The public speaks Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072
ish in this charade is the man at hell bent on ruining you. making the three members of is the wrongdoer. What freaking Holloway, Lauder, and Robinett.
the center who directed this Tarnishing reputations? That council look like clowns are planet do you live on? Silek didn’t To Messers Poe, Horton and Silek
whole charade!! Silek alerted the is exactly what Silek and his the council members them- start this fight or cause the prob- – Go get ‘em. Hold the good ‘ol
press of exactly what was going to co-horts are doing. selves. We do not have to do lem. Sayre, Holloway, Lauder, and boys accountable for once. They
happen and didn’t have the com- anything. But the time has Robinett started the fight, which have insurance.
mon courtesy of doing business • On July 22, 2010 at 7:34 come to do something. This as it turns out is a fight i bet they
in an appropriate manner. People am Publicus said: unethical self serving crap wish they had not started . Poe
talk about best interests and peo- Emma dear, they don’t needs to stop and it needs and Horton did as they ought to 1998 Toyota Camry
ple with their own agendas?? My need Silek to make them to stop now. The Reputation have done, they hired a lawyer,
finger points at Silek. What a dis-
grace to all hard working people
look like a bunch of clowns,
they can and continue to do
of the town is at stake. We
should all demand better of
who just happens to be far more
articulate than Sayre and the oth-
SOLD!!!
in the legal field!! Shame on you!! that all by themselves. our town and of our elected
officials. Loyalty to certain
ers and who will stand up for his
clients. Who cares what Silek is From this
Replies: • On July 22, 2010 at 9:16 Council Members should be paid? It is nobody’s business but
• On July 21, 2010 at 9:10

am cecfrNOW said:
I still stand by my origi-
put aside and the good of the
town and its reputation put
Poe and Horton what they pay
him. I would not want a pro bono
paper!
am cecfrNOW said: nal reply. As Mr. Silek has it its place. lawyer. Remember, you get what For Sale by owner.
Let’s point the finger di- pointed out time and time you for. Good condition, runs great, new
rectly at the parties who are again he gave those three On July 21, 2010 at 12:59 pm What the Town and these inspection, new brakes, great gas
responsible for this mess. councilmen plenty of chanc- Carl Longmire said: councilmen did was wrong. May- mileage, interior clean and GC,
One Member of Council es to “Man up” and accept Yep, no in depth knowledge or be they should have apologized A/C,AM/FM/CASS, T/C/PWR-W-
decided to break the trust responsibility for their ac- wisdom is what we’re seeing in months ago and this could have L, Auto, 4-cyl, 117,500K, full size
of the People. He chose to tions. They refused to do so. our leaders. I miss the old days as been avoided, but they didn’t. spare, Kelly blue book valued @
leak a confidential memo to I say to any of those men who well. Did they? Put the blame where $5,700... available now for $4,500!
the press. If not for that one are named in the lawsuit, the blame is due, right on the
action we would not be dis- “Please, if you had nothing On July 22, 2010 at 7:30 am Pu- shoulders of the Town, Sayre, Call 540-551-2072
cussing this mess today. Silek to do with the leaking of the blicus said:
is a man who cares about this confidential memo and the Emily (Emma) and a few others
town and its citizens. He was accusation of bribes offered seem to be victims of this mod- that special person.
right to serve those men in SEPARATE yourselves from ern belief that those who seek to
LIBRA (September 23 to October
front of the cameras. And for the rest of the clowns!! And hold others accountable for their
22) Taking logical approaches to pesky
workplace issues can help resolve even
that he should be thanked. for the record the only ones actions are, or in this case, Silek,
long-standing problems. A shift in pol-
He was right to shine a spot
icy might catch you by surprise. Be
light on those three men who
alert to signs of change.
have kept this disgrace in the ARIES (March 21 to April 19) Don’t SCORPIO (October 23 to Novem-
spotlight. Shame on the man
who leaked the memo and DO YOU PREPARE MORE FOR gnash those pearly whites because you
might have to delay your plans. This
ber 21) Your kindness and compassion
are exactly what are needed in dealing
• On
the ser
FAMILY VACATIONS
congrats to Silek for having could give the Lucky Lamb a better with an awkward situation in the early
the courage to do the right tions”
perspective of what’s been done, and part of the week. Share the weekend been s
thing. It is imperative that what still needs doing. fun with family and friends. circula
the town and its citizens sep-
arate themselves from the THAN YOU DO FOR COLLEGE? TAURUS (April 20 to May 20) Scor-
ing financial bull’s-eyes is easy for the
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to
December 21) Keeping your focus
el tells
orphan
clowns who have brought focused Bovine who knows the ins and straight and true is a good way of get-
Having fun with your family is important. But nothing is inherit
this shame down upon us outs of the marketplace. But even with ting your points across. Save any varia-
and our town. more vital than your child’s future. That’s why at Edward
your success record, caution is still the tions for a later time. The musical arts • On
Jones, we can help you put together a strategy to save watchword. are important this weekend. Ball, o
• On July 21, 2010 at 2:19 for college. GEMINI (May 21 to June 20) Watch CAPRICORN (December 22 to Jan- redhea
pm Mr. Wines said: that tendency to over-romanticize a sit- uary 19) Reject advice to cut corners in is bor
If you think that Silek Using our education funding tool, we can estimate future uation that should be given closer reaching your goal. Better to take a lit- starred
cares about the citizens, then expenses at more than 3,000 schools and then recom- scrutiny. Better to be suspicious now tle more time to do the job as you televis
I have a bridge to sell you. mend a financial strategy based on your unique needs. and ask for an explanation, or face a promised. You’ll gain new respect for to 1957
The reason we are discuss- True, vacations are great. But graduation ceremonies are sad surprise later. your honesty and integrity.
ing this mess is greed. Silek is CANCER (June 21 to July 22) AQUARIUS (January 20 to Febru- • On
even better. Owens
not bringing this law suit for Bruised self-confidence can make ary 18) Don’t allow a troublesome situ-
free. Ask him what his take things difficult unless you accept the ation to grow so big that it will be the Su
For a free, personalized college cost report, call or visit today. was th
is, or maybe that is confiden- fact that you have what it takes. Ignore increasingly difficult to deal with. The
the critics and concentrate on believing sooner you speak up, the sooner every- Owens
tial. Seriously, grow up. Two Richard L Mason, AAMS® Bret W Hrbek, AAMS® pelled
wrongs doesn’t make a right. Financial Advisor Financial Advisor in yourself. Good luck. one will be able to benefit.
. .
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pm Emma Thompson said: But this is no time to curl up for some lot of mistakes could be the kindest • On
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serious catnapping. Your rivals are thing you can do both for that person based
Silek and a few others have probably already working on plans to and for anyone who could be adversely nationa
George L Karnes II, AAMS® overtake your lead. affected by the errors.
made it their mission to make Financial Advisor www.edwardjones.com Member SIPC ABC a
the Town of Front Royal look . VIRGO (August 23 to September BORN THIS WEEK:You absolute- show i
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Town solar decision Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072
AMP pitches familiar solar proposal to town

Carnival sideshow surrounds serving of solar ‘bribe’ legal papers
of land, likely on either released first solar power site if it elects to summary. Horton and local So-
property at the Royal Phoenix- participate. lAVerde partner Donnie Poe were
Avtex site or in the Happy Creek “It sounds a lot like our proposal,” interested observers at the council
Technology Park. SolAVerde partner Greg Horton work session. Several other mem-
Details presented ranged from commented to this reporter as he bers of the public, who identified
the fact that solar on-peak produc- listened to Sullivan’s power point themselves as friends of Horton
tion outperforms another devel-
oping sustainable energy system,
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and Poe also observed the work buildings and residential homes. video of the actual serving on our
session. The expanded notion of a public- website. – If as they say a picture is
AMP solar plans are in part- private solar power partnership worth a thousand words, this vid-
nership with SolAVerde corpo- developed after Warren County eo must be worth a million). The
rate “offspring” Standard Energy. Administrator Doug Stanley re- defendants have 21 calendar days
Standard Energy was formed in ferred SolAVerde’s Lauterbach from the time they are served to
October-November 2009 out of a and Horton to the town govern- respond to the suit.
combining of interests from Mid- ment and its electric department.
dleburg finance company TrueCast Town Manager Michael Graham You’re in or you’re out
Capital, Maryland-based Standard then expanded on the notion the
Solar and SolAVerde. Original town’s electric department could Sullivan later told us AMP would
SolAVerde principal Willi Laut- be utilized to broaden the scope of expect a yea or nay response from
erbach has moved to a position the original SolAVerde plan into a the town by Sept. 1.
in Standard Energy, leaving local public-private energy production As AMP Senior Director of
partners Horton and Poe holding partnership. – The rest, as they say, Communications Kent Carson
the ongoing interest in SolAVerde. is history ... and not a very pretty told us on June 9, one day after
Horton also owns Artic Air, a local one at that. the Standard partnership was an-
air conditioning and refrigeration nounced, “We certainly hope to
company and Poe owns his own Solar sub plot move forward in Front Royal but Greg Horton leans forward attentively as AMP-Ohio’s
local construction company. you’d have to talk to them about solar plan for Front Royal is discussed. Local SolAV-
Originally SolAVerde was devel- SolAVerde attorney David Silek whether that will happen or not. erde partner Donnie Poe, cowboy hat, flanks EDA of-
oped as a solar panel installment filed a $31-million lawsuit against But this doesn’t hinge on any one ficials and other spectators at the door. Horton and
company targeting municipal the town and three sitting council- community’s participation. We
Poe have a $31-million civil suit filed against the town
men on July 15 (see related stories). have 128 communities in 6 states
and three councilmen alleging defamation of charac-
Quite a commotion was created in and our contract with Standard
ter and interference with a business contract related
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the interim between the adjourned
work session and moving to a just
Energy does not hinge on any one
of those members’ participation.”
to original solar proposal brought here in 2009.
added closed session to discuss the Apparently now AMP will seek as they are; and bad lawsuit blood Front Royal will die a painful death
Salon, Spa & Barber services
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Royal Plaza John Arena served Town Attor- answer within approximately 30 tain elements of it, and “SolAV- certain councilmen engage in a
Shopping Center ney Tom Robinett (for the town) days. erde, Standard Energy, Standard perceived legally and politically
and Councilmen Chris Holloway, Solar or whatever it’s called these advantageous flip-flop, essentially
Front Royal Thomas Sayre and Carson Laud- The smart money days” as the town attorney has ref- stating – “See, we were for solar all
540.631.1177 er with those lawsuits. (See Dan

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money says that the chance of any
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Attempt to skirt RR crossing barrier fatal for local driver

By Roger Bianchini lights and gates that had come Chevrolet Monte Carlo and had Front Royal in the Rockland area, witness information and death of
Warren County Report down to block vehicular traf- crossed one set of tracks trav- about two miles east of the Fair- the victim, no charges were an-
fic across the tracks as a south- eling eastbound when she was grounds Road intersection with ticipated being filed as a result of
The woman killed on July 21st bound Norfolk Southern train struck by the southbound train Route 340/522 North. the accident.
in an automobile collision with a approached Fairgrounds Road in on the second set of tracks. Brew- Tyler said that based on the eye- rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
train crossing Fairgrounds Road the Rockland area around 3:30 er’s body was covered by a sheet
on Warren County’s northside p.m. Tyler said a northbound outside of her damaged car at the
has been identified as 52-year-
old Bonita Lynn Brewer.
train was stopped near the cross-
ing at the time of the fatal acci-
scene. Tyler said he was not sure
if Brewer had been thrown from WE BUY USED CARS!!!
Virginia State Police Public In- dent and it is being determined her car by the impact or had been
formation Officer Sgt. Les Tyler whether Brewer’s vision of the moved to the spot where her Ready to sell your nice used vehicle?
said Brewer had been identified moving, southbound train might body lay at the scene.
as having a Front Royal address have been obscured by the sta- There were no passengers in Give us a chance to bid on it.
but that he had no further specif- tionary train. Brewer’s vehicle when the acci-
ics about that address. Tyler said The double track system in that dent occurred and no one on the We are looking for nice, clean cars
Trooper P. Neff is handling the ac- and other areas of the county has train was injured, Tyler said. Ap- and trucks.
cident investigation for the state been installed in the past year to parently the collision caused an
police and that Norfolk Southern facilitate train movement and re- emergency braking system on the (540) 635-2156
Railroad also had its own investi- duce motorists waits, particularly train to kick in, bringing the train
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Tyler said eyewitnesses stated Inland Port and other businesses Warren County Emergency
that Brewer was attempting to in the county’s northside indus- dispatch received the call at 3:37
cross the double track system de- trial corridor. p.m. The accident occurred ap-
spite both red flashing warning Brewer was driving a 2002 proximately six miles north of 9 Commerce Avenue • Front Royal, VA 22630

Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 Girls softball
Fast-pitch softball champs head to Florida regionals

12-Under Virginia champs and 10-Under Babe Ruth runner ups head south
Complex with the Championship
game at 8 a.m. on Sunday, July 25
at the same location.
Warren’s 10-U Virginia State
Runner Ups began South Divi-
sion Regional Pool play with a
9-5 loss to West McDowell, NC.
Other South Division teams in-
clude host Alamonte Springs,
FLA; Marshall County, TENN;
Down East, Smyma, NC.
North Division teams include
Ponte Vedra, FLA; Pitt County,
NC, Ocala, FLA; Goose Creek,
SC; and Glen Allen, VA. There
was also one team forfeit an-
nounced at the 10-U level.
The Regional Championship
The 10-and Under Virginia State fast pitch softball Round at 6 p.m. on Saturday at
Warren County’s 12-and-Under Babe Ruth League fast Runner-ups get ready for their regional run Merrill Park and concludes with
pitch Softball Virginia State Champions celebrate the Championship game at noon
New Kent, W 4-1; with Regional Tournament re-
with trophy and practice at Chimney Field readying on Sunday, July 25, also at Merrill
New Kent, W 3-2 sults and info at the official tour-
for regionals. Park Field.
Roster, 10-U Virginia State Run- ney website: altamontesports.
Contacts:
By Roger Bianchini modations, meals and miscella- ner Ups: org/softballregional.php
12-U – Aletha Craig, 540 671-
Warren County Report neous tournament expenses for Annslee Cockrell, Natasha Gray- Warren’s 12-U Virginia State
0466 or Buzzy Williams, 540 636-
the teams, coaches and family son, Tamara Grayson, Kima Champions were slated to begin
4787 or 540 335-6442;
In the wake of last weekends members able to make the trip. Robinson, Georgia Romer, Kelsi North Division Regional Pool
10-U – the league may be con-
(July 17-18) fundraising events Roster, 12-U Virginia State Caison, Myrissa Garber, Rachel play on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ver-
tacted at 540 974-9879.
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Controversy remains about the ter several weeks. This can produce a match to kill and remove a tick.
most effective blood tests and types number of other symptoms that may These methods don’t get the tick off
and length of treatment. So, poten- appear separately, including loss of your skin, and can cause the insect
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individual physician’s offices can also severe joint pain and swelling and up
be a factor state entomologist Gaines to five percent of untreated cases may
says, though he points out, “Doctors develop neurological complaints.
have been legally required to report The CDC cautions you to contact Bowling Center
From left to right: The deer tick (Ixodes scapularis) their cases to the local health depart- your physician if you have been in an
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has been a decline in case counts, tick but you may see a circular rash history of tick exposure.
Unsuspecting, otherwise healthy with 959 cases in 2007, 933 in 2008 called erythemamigranse or EM, If a tick is attached to the skin for
humans are being brought down by and 908 in 2009, some areas in the also known as a bull’s-eye or target. less than 24 hours, the chance of get-
Lyme disease carried by a tick no southern parts of the Shenandoah According to the CDC, the rash oc- ting Lyme disease is less. To prevent Come out & play in the dark
bigger than the head of a pin. Valley still report increases. curs in approximately 70-80 percent infection, people need to check daily Friday & Saturday 11pm-1am
And some of these ticks live in However, the numbers of Lyme of infected people and begins at the for ticks. If you can see one, and if at-
Warren County. disease patients on record are not site of a tick bite after a delay of 3-30 tached, remove it immediately. The Bowl & Lunch Special
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of Lyme disease, though, call your to shoes and clothing only, According to Wikipedia, it is ticks carrying Lyme disease feed on from the Virginia Department of
physician immediately. There is cur- not skin) Be sure to follow the thought that the presence of west- these lizards (which they commonly Health’s Division of Environmental
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“Yes, and it is also true of the blood larval or nymphal stage, and this fected by the LD agent, or transmit that the nymph tick could have fed by humans.
of the eastern skinks and fence liz- mainly contributes to a reduction the LD agent to a mouse. upon. The bactericidal property of
ards that serve as a source of blood in Lyme disease transmission be- “Even if an infected tick fed on a lizard blood probably contributes More info
for immature blacklegged ticks. The cause if they are feeding on lizards lizard as nymph stage, the main con- little since ticks that feed on lizards
southern variant blacklegged ticks they will not be feeding on mice, so tribution of the lizard is acting as a while in their larval stage will not be One excellent informational source
only feed on lizards while in their they will be less likely to ever be in- substitute for the human or mouse carrying the LD agent because the on Lyme disease is the award-win-
lizard will be their first blood meal. ning documentary film “Under our
Also, tick nymphs that feed on liz- Skin” available at www.underour-
Front Royal ards would be unlikely to ever bite

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would be as an adult tick, and adult
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skin.com or http://www.snagfilms.
com/films/title/underour_skin
The film notes that although the
Centers for Disease Control reports
Golf Club
anyway. Adult blacklegged ticks that more people may unknowingly
prefer to feed on deer and do not contract Lyme disease annually than
commonly bite people. Incidentally, AIDS, West Nile virus and avian flu
deer blood is also bactericidal to combined, many doctors and insur-
the Lyme disease agent, but this is ance companies still insist that it is
Come play the probably inconsequential to the LD
transmission picture because after a
easily detected and treated. The film
examines how this often misunder-
best 9 hole course tick feeds on a deer, it will lay its eggs
and then die.”
stood disease has left tens of thou-
sands undiagnosed or misdiagnosed
in the Valley! Environmental factors
with such ailments as fibromyalgia,
chronic fatigue, ALS and multiple
One of Virginia’s oldest continuously sclerosis.
operating golf courses is still one of the Gaines adds that it’s hard to pre- Other sources include:
best golf values in all of the Shenandoah dict the number of ticks annually be- The Virginia Department of Health
cause of environmental issues. For website www.vdh.virginia.gov
Valley. Front Royal Golf Club is under the example, if there is a heavy acorn The Center for Disease Control
operation, direction, and management of production in the forest one year it and Prevention website at www.cdc.
the County of Warren. could result in a plentiful harvest of gov.
ticks two years later because of the The National Capital Lyme
ticks’ two-year life-cycle. and tick-borne Disease Asso-
The black-footed forest ticks and ciation at www.natcaplyme.org
white-footed mice, which are great
transmitters of the bacterium that The following physicians have
causes Lyme disease, eat acorns and been identified as specialists who
their population explodes because of are treating patients with Lyme
the plentiful food. disease in northern Virginia:
The most common infected ani-
mals are deer, field mice, raccoons, Fairfax
possums, skunks, weasels, foxes and Leila H. Zackrison, M.D., P.C.
squirrels. Lyme disease bacteria can Contact lhz@zackrisonmd,com
live and grow in these hosts with- zackrisonmd.com
out causing them to die. Larval and
nymphal ticks become infected with Winchester
the Lyme disease spirochete when The Lee Clinic
they feed on these small, bacteria-in- contact@theleeclinic.com
fected animals. They then transmit it Other specialists may be found at
to humans, but it is not transmitted www.aldf.com/physicianReferral
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“Each of you was elected to serve the people of Front Royal. While some of you obviously
take that responsibility very seriously, it is just as obvious some of you use your elected
seat to sow the political seeds of negativity.” – town citizen Richard Caricofe to council
Town politics
A council divided – Holloway elected vice mayor

Tharpe joins trio of ‘bribe’ defendants in selecting Hrbek’s replacement
“clean slate” regarding the com-
ing lawsuit. Parker, who also won
re-election this May, noted that
Tharpe had been the top council
vote getter by far, thus getting a
clear mandate of trust from the
people (at least from all 19 per-
cent of the eligible town voters
who bothered to go to the polls).
Conkey agreed. He added that
like the new mayor, Holloway
often worked out of the area, so
reasoned a councilman working
closer to home might be a more
prudent selection for a backup
meeting chairman.
As to Parker’s concern over
pending litigation eliminating
Holloway as a viable candidate,
Shae Parker explains why he thinks it advisable a Chris Holloway appears unimpressed as he listens to
Lauder countered that since the
non-defendant be named vice mayor as Carson Laud- Shae Parker nominate Hollis Tharpe for vice mayor - I
town was being named as a co-
er listens. got his vote locked up, little buddy, ain’t happening,
defendant in the coming lawsuit,
Holloway may have been thinking.
By Roger Bianchini name him as a legally “clean” and no one on council would be fit
Warren County Report compromise vice mayoral candi- defendant in what is now a $31- What, me worry? to serve as vice mayor. Lauder’s
date. Tharpe sided with the three million civil suit against the town ignored point – he and council
The in-house political maneu- individual defendants named in and three sitting councilmen. But despite the legal maelstrom plowed ahead toward a nomina-
vering apparent since early in the the solar “bribe” lawsuit in reject- Three days later that role was no swirling around them, the newly tion – also seemed to ignore the
spring town election campaign ing his own nomination by Shae longer pending as the lawsuit al- formed council majority essen- fact the town’s role as a defendant
appeared to take another logical Parker, and then joined those leging defamation of character tially said “What, Me Worry?” is being alleged due to the actions
step forward, or backward de- soon-to-be defendants in select- and public interference in a busi- about a promised civil suit. of the three thus far individually
pending on your perspective, on ing one of their own as vice may- ness contract was filed in Warren In suggesting an alternative named defendants, leaving Thar-
July 12 – Bret Hrbek out as Front or. County Circuit Court. nominee with no direct involve- pe certainly, as well as Parker and
Royal’s vice mayor, Chris Hollo- Tharpe’s alliance with the The suit was filed on behalf of ment in pending litigation, Shae Conkey at this point clean of any
way in. “bribe” defendants came despite SolAVerde LLC principals and Parker amended Lauder’s origi- alleged wrong doing.
Both the man who previously concerns expressed by one mem- local businessmen Greg Horton nal motion nominating Hollo- The lawsuit does name “John
occupied the vice mayor’s seat, as ber of the public and two council- and Donnie Poe. In addition to way. Parker suggested Tharpe as Does 1, 2 and 3” as potentially fu-
well as Mayor Eugene Tewalt lost men prior to the vote. defamation of character it alleges a compromise candidate with a ture named defendants.
bids for re-election this spring. For the only two surviving coun- illegal interference in a business
Perhaps not coincidentally both cilmen not individually named in contract and potential violations
had often been at odds with the solar “bribe” lawsuit, Shae of the federal Civil Rights Act due
an oftern 3-man council block Parker and Tom Conkey, those to the actions of individual coun-
comprised of Holloway, Carson concerns centered on Holloway’s cilmen in their roles as elected
Lauder and Thomas Sayre as the then coming role as an individual municipal officials.
election approached amidst mul-
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“I’ll continue to serve the town the best I can for the next two years and hopefully (long
Town politics pause) and hopefully everything will be alright.” – Front Royal Vice Mayor and $30-mil-
lion lawsuit co-defendant Chris Holloway
I’m worried to sow the political seeds of nega- leaving the position clean of the thing.” regretted making such an early
tivity. I urge you to take a step to- type of infighting that has culmi- Tharpe declined further com- commitment of his vote for vice
In earlier public comments ward galvanizing this council by nated in the current civil litiga- ment when asked if in light of mayor prior to taking his oath of
prior to the vice mayoral vote a electing a vice mayor tonight who tion against the town. recent legal developments he office to uphold the best interests
familiar face at council meetings will serve with good judgment, “It is curious to me that he
suggested another alternative se- fiscal responsibility and the voice wasn’t interested in being vice
lection. Richard Caricofe asked of reason. I urge you to vote for mayor when he ran for mayor
council to name a vice mayor “for the people and elect Councilman two years ago. But his reasons are
the people” whose track record Conkey for vice mayor.” his own,” Caricofe said.
indicated more of a concern for Despite Caricofe’s pointed We later asked Tharpe about
the best interests of the town and statement and Parker and Conk- his decision and vote.
its citizens, rather than a tenden- ey’s legal concerns, Tharpe joined He explained that Holloway
cy to make political mileage out Holloway, Lauder and Sayre in sought his support for vice mayor
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cofe began. “While some of you Caricofe said he found it odd my word and you can take that to
obviously take that responsibility that new councilman Tharpe the bank,” Tharpe stated, adding, That your house might not be rebuilt in the event of a
very seriously, it is just as obvious would reject himself as a com- “It was not a procurement for any catastrophe?
some of you use your elected seat promise vice mayoral candidate, other trade off or support of any
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of the town and its citizens. The vice mayor office prematurely, by charter a against him. A Warren County Republican
replacement does not even have “I’ll continue to serve the town Committee member later con-
Fait accompli While largely ceremonial, the to come from within council. the best I can for the next two firmed that perhaps following
vice mayor’s seat is often viewed Council can select any eligible years and hopefully,” Vice Mayor Tharpe’s post-election May lead,
That it was a known fact Hol- as a stepping stone toward the town citizen to replace a depart- Holloway then took a lengthy Holloway joined the county Re-
loway had corralled the necessary office of mayor. The vice mayor’s ed mayor. pause before concluding with a publican committee in July.
votes for vice mayor may have major duty is to chair meetings After getting the seat he has hearty laugh, “And hopefully ev-
been illustrated prior the conven- missed by the mayor and oc- apparently been maneuvering erything will be alright.” rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
ing of the July 12 meeting. When casionally sit in for the mayor toward since shortly after the
she placed the mayor and council at public events like ribbon cut- May election, Holloway thanked
nameplates, Council Clerk Jenni- tings. “most of my councilmen for hav- Engle’s Angle: “Me, a Role Model?”
fer Berry initially put Holloway’s However there is no direct suc- ing confidence in my ability to do
name plate to the right of the cession between the two offices. the job.” He also said he hoped By Kevin S. Engle Am I proud of the impact I’ve
mayor in the seat traditionally In fact, were the mayor to leave to win over the two who voted Warren County Report had on others? No.
occupied by the vice mayor. But I am impressed. I didn’t
However exerting some con- The following is a public ser- know I wielded such influence.
trol over staff and council at his vice announcement. How about April? Not the
first meeting, new Mayor Tim Stay away from Kevin Engle. month, but the silver haired
Darr instructed Berry to replace He’s bad news. grandmother who sits next to
Holloway’s name back in its usual I always thought I was a bad me. She’s a nice lady, except
spot pending the vice mayor vote. person. Now I’m sure. when someone in her family
Tharpe’s name plate was then You may remember my re- accidentally tosses out a Coke
placed to the mayor’s right where cent story of dumpster diving for cap. She’s had to get in some
the departed vice mayor, Bret Coca Cola lids. It’s bad enough people’s faces on more than one
Hrbek, formerly sat. that I’m doing it. Now I find out occasion.
that my less-than-model behav- Or my Team Captain Mary T?
ior has rubbed off on some of my She spotted one on somebody’s
coworkers. desk. The person didn’t want it.
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Do I really know where they “You don’t know where that’s
Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the came from? Do I want to know? been!” my wife said when I got
Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatso- Take Jimmy G., my main sup- home.
ever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, [even] unto the end of the world. plier. I’d be nowhere without She was right, even if I’d only
Amen. him. He’s my cash cow, my pri- kept the little piece of cardboard
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Are you searching for a place to worship God He was talking to someone the had squirted antibacterial clean-
other day when he spotted a er all over myself. And that stuff
and do what He has inspired you to do? solitary red Coca Cola lid in that kills 99.99% of germs. I just
If so, God needs you at The Front Royal Outreach Center (FROC). person’s trash can. Need I say hope the other 0.01% didn’t slip
more? through.
Just as I was seeking The Front Royal Outreach Center, but did not know where it was; there
“Here ya go,” he proudly an- My pulse quickened as I en-
has to be many other folks out there that either would like a church in which to serve God or,
nounced moments later, as he tered the code online. It was
you want to serve but need some instruction on how to serve and want or need someone to
placed it on my desk and then probably already used, but just
serve with you. Are you looking for a church that can help you to grow in the Lord? The FROC
proceeded to tell me where he’d maybe I’d get lucky. I hit the en-
just might be the place for you. found it. He was excited, like the ter button. Yessssssssssssssss!
I want to serve God and the Christ-Centered leadership at The Front dog who just dropped the ball at Ten points.
Royal Outreach Center has blessed me so much and I believe that his master’s feet, ready to re- It’s a good thing I don’t have
you will be blessed if you also come to The FROC. Please come and trieve it again and bring it home. kids. I don’t think I’d make the
see for yourself. Or my friend Angel? Her be- best role model.
havior is downright devilish. She
If you were to die today, do you know 100% that you would go
too had a trashy experience. The author put his foot down.
to heaven? The FROC taught me that I can know that I will go to
“But it was on top of every- He absolutely forbids his co-
heaven when I leave this world, and I can help you understand
thing,” she assured me. “It workers from rooting through the
this too.
wasn’t touching anything nasty.” trash. Unless they sign a waiver
If helping the needy, homeless, struggling men, and women, serving in “Ok,” I said, as if that was sup- and use the rubber gloves he
praise and worship, children’s classes, nursery help, and much more, posed to make me feel better. I supplies.
feel free to contact us at 540-660-1395 or contact us through our rinsed it off anyway, along with
By Rhonda Krass
website www.frocministries.com the other one she snagged from
Member of The FROC
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“It’s a good thing he’s a politician because if he had a real job they’d do a background
Town check on him.” – Melting Pot employee “Dude” Maki on Chris Holloway’s selection as
vice mayor
In wake of vice mayor moves - a question of motive

New council majority faces scrutiny after rejection of compromise candidate
working for the town’s best inter- Michael Graham. I think my com- others within council – “As I said
est. ments (of July 12) were unpopular back then, if they have anything,
with some even though I haven’t bring it on,” Graham says.
Past offenses directed them at anybody by name. Front Royal native Graham was
So I infer they know who they are,” hired here in 2006 with no back-
“It’s a good thing he’s a politician Caricofe added his nameless three ground in municipal government
because if he had a real job they’d council amigos. but a lengthy management stint in
do a background check on him,” Graham first found himself tar-
Melting Pot employee “Dude” Maki geted by Holloway for removal from
said of Holloway’s selection. Maki office in November 2009. Without Handyman for hire.
explained his reference being to the citing specifics Holloway accused
inclusion of his long-time place of Graham of both lying and threaten-
25+ years exp. Drywall,
employment in a series of bomb ing the morale of town staff with his
threats a younger Holloway ran management style. Like the bribe Painting and Carpentry.
afoul of the law for calling in. The inquiry, to our knowledge none of Quality work at reason-
vice mayor has admitted to youth- the allegations against the town able prices. Will also do
ful indiscretions, including bomb manager have yet to be publicly odd jobs.
threats called into WCHS and the substantiated with one concrete
Melting Pot restaurant. fact. Graham recently reiterated Call Tony Hill
Front Royal Town Manager Michael Graham can’t

But hey, we all make mistakes as
kids – I guess at issue is whether we
his stance on all of the allegations
pointed his way by Holloway and
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seem to keep out of the line of fire as one contro- grow out of them.
versy after another erupts around town hall. Most re-
cent is selection of old adversary Chris Holloway as
vice mayor. Graham is pictured here at June 2009
EDA meeting on the then new solar power partner-
Current agendas
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“I think it’s important to recall that there has been an ongoing attack on Town Manager
Michael Graham by members of this council.” – Richard Caricofe Town
the corporate private sector. While remarks, a vote on Graham’s ouster ing the solar “bribe” inquiry and/ year or two to Holloway’s build- discussion process. Lauterbach,
the hire was seen as a risk, it was a was placed on the Nov. 23, 2009 or have knowledge about the leak. ing of a duplex next door to Silek’s who has now gone on to become an
purposeful one made as the town council meeting agenda. However That inquiry began on March 30 mother’s West Main Street home. It official of Standard Energy, said he
faced increasing economic chal- following a huge show of public after independent phone calls from is one of those duplexes that Hol- declined the offer and wished Hol-
lenges with its utility departments support for Graham on Nov. 23 – 17 Holloway and Lauder to Town At- loway has admitted attempting to loway well in his sale efforts.
and general operational costs. speakers in support, including for- torney Robinett. So far everyone on sell to Lauterbach as possible liv-
mer Mayor John Marlow and Town council at the time has denied being ing quarters for visiting SolAVerde rogerb@warrencountyreport.com
Graham-Holloway I Manager and Councilman Walter the source of the leak. However the representatives early in the solar
Duncan; zero for termination in involved reporter has repeatedly
In late 2008, during discussion front of a packed WCGC meeting identified the source as from coun-
of the coming year town budget room of Graham supporters – a cil. The leak, cited in the lawsuit as
Holloway, who was not a member public vote to terminate the town being made between April 8 and
of the council that hired Graham,
first butted heads with the town
manager was averted by a unani-
mous vote to remove the matter
April 13 to the Northern Virginia
Daily, led to the flurry of pre-elec-
OVER 45 YEARS IN BUSINESS
manager over two budget-balanc- from consideration. The motion to tion publicity about solar “bribe” SUPER SAND • CONCRETE SAND
ing personnel cuts. Of particular remove the agenda item was made offers from SolAVerde officials be- BUILDING SAND • WHITE SAND
dispute with Holloway was one cut by Conkey but not before Holloway ing offered through the town man- LANDSCAPE STONE
within the town planning and zon- made a final verbal stand. Holloway ager’s office. SANDBLAST SAND
ing department. Holloway is a local defended his initiative telling those
builder, whose business requires
dealings with planning-zoning de-
present they were not aware of all
the facts he was. But again, no facts
Who’s on first? TOPSOIL • MULCH • COMPOST
partments in jurisdictions in which
he works, including his hometown
were publicly presented, nor was
the matter re-adjourned to closed
Perhaps coincidentally, with the
lawsuit filing believed imminent,
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Council meeting. On June 28, their
town beat reporter Ben Orcutt was
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Graham-Holloway II evidence and as defendants in the made his remarks in an effort to
$31-million SolAVerde lawsuit, it get the council source of the leak
A year later the Holloway-Gra- is apparent the plaintiffs believe at to come forward. It is an effort that
ham dispute erupted in a major least one of that trio of councilmen has repeatedly failed since late April
way. is the source of the leak of confi- and early May.
Following a Nov. 9 closed session dential internal documents from Silek and Vice Mayor Holloway
discussion and subsequent public Town Attorney Robinett concern- have a testy history dating back a
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Alleged Hrbek bond ‘conflict’ never existed

Conkey places town attorney finding in the council meeting record
voting on the purchases since other against the town government related obtained by the town attorney.
AMP facilities have been included in to solar power, rather than hydro Early this year the town approved
Edward Jones bonds. (see related stories). At one April the purchase of about 2.4 megawatts
On July 12 Hrbek was vindicated meeting Tederick, who like Hrbek of hydro power produced by those
when Town Attorney Tom Robinett has a professional history in invest- AMP plants at Meldahl and Gree-
responded to Conkey’s inquiry by ments, even told council that while nup on the Ohio River.
stating he had been assured by AMP he didn’t want the vice mayor “to On July 12 Conkey referenced the
officials that no such conflict could lose his job” over the bond conflict ongoing “conflict” discussion raised
have ever existed because no bonds of interest allegation – “this has to as recently as the meetings of June
including the AMP hydro plants in be cleared up!” 14 and 28, the latter of which was
question, Meldahl and Greenup, Well now, sometime after the fact Hrbek’s last following his May elec-
have ever been issued. and the election, this particular al- tion defeat. Conkey queried Town
legation against Hrbek has been Attorney Robinett, who had been
Pattern of behavior? cleared up with some belated facts central in past discussion of the po-
However the vindication comes a

little late for the deposed vice mayor
this political season.
In addition to the allegations lev-
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Are we mistaken or does Bret Hrbek, here at his Ed-
eled by Sayre, based on information
from Carson Lauder, Hrbek was
ward Jones office, look more relaxed since being out publicly beat up on the issue by local Serving Breakfast,
of the Front Royal Town Council shooting gallery? Republican activist Matt Tederick v
Hrbek says he has always asserted he had no direct this spring. Tederick was fond of lev- Lunch and Dinner
conflict of interest on bonds being issued through his eling accusations at various political
office. Belatedly revealed facts now uphold that con- targets, usually Mayor Tewalt, Hrbek
tention.
or Town Manager Michael Graham, v Daily Specials: $5.25
as the town election approached.
By Roger Bianchini flict of interest on Hrbek’s part first But as Tederick himself admitted
Warren County Report publicly cited at an early spring work during one accusatory harangue at a Private Room for
v
During the July 12 meeting of the
session by Thomas Sayre regarding
bonds offered through Hrbek and
spring council meeting, most of his
accusations were made without “all
Meetings and Parties
Front Royal Town Council Tom his employer, Edward Jones Invest- the facts,” but rather were based on Monday thru Friday 5am - 8pm

Conkey picked up the ball for for- ments. Sayre said Hrbek offered information “from my sources on
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Contact Alison at alisond@warrencountyreport.com • 540-551-2072 Town
tential legal ramifications of such an dicated he sold bonds that financed ever had an actual conflict of interest ance of a conflict” that he stated did dinance reaffirming council’s ap-
alleged conflict or a failure to dis- those two projects, AMP’s bond because the hydro plants in question not, in fact, exist – and would not proval of power purchases from the
close the same by Hrbek. council in New York City assured were not included in the bond issue have prevented him from voting on Greenup and Meldahl plants. That
Conkey asked Robinett if it had me that was impossible.” he discussed with Lauder or any cli- the hydro power purchase. ordinance would have assured that
been verified that there had been no In justifying his own concerns ent. At issue rather were other AMP However Hrbek said he reached a new council could not rescind the
such conflict of interest by Hrbek. about Hrbek’s potential conflict, in facilities in that or previous bonds an eventual decision to recuse him- power purchases based on an undis-
The town attorney replied that he a May 25 memo to council and the issued by his company that were un- self from further discussion or votes closed conflict of interest by a vot-
had been assured by AMP’s bond mayor, Robinett cited an April 27 ar- related to council’s power purchase on the matter in order to avoid any ing member of the council that ap-
council that no bonds including ei- ticle in the Northern Virginia Daily. discussions this year. ongoing debate or allegations about proved the purchases.
ther the Meldahl or Greenup hydro Robinett asserts that Hrbek’s news- the alleged conflict that could dis- However prior to consideration
plants had ever been authorized. paper quote “I should have disclosed Political maneuvers? tract council from the base issue at of the matter at the June 14 coun-
Consequently it would have been this relationship” as a reference to hand. That issue was the purchase of cil meeting, Robinett requested the
impossible they were included in any his bond issue, which Robinett ob- At the time the issue was originally hydro power from AMP’s Meldahl item be removed from the agenda
bond discussion or offers the former serves, “in small part, financed Mel- raised by Sayre, Hrbek acknowl- and Greenup facilities, a purchase based on new information that the
vice mayor ever made to anyone. dahl and Greenup, and his activities edged the non-political business Hrbek and an eventual council ma- revisiting of the original approval
Funny how slow some facts come in marketing those bonds with the discussion with Lauder. However jority supported. might not be necessary. It was then
to light around “River City.” local community.” from the start he asserted that he At an April work session Robinett removed by a 5-0 vote, with Hrbek
In part, what Robinett said in re- Following the July 12 council dis- believed there was no such conflict. said following a discussion with an recusing himself. That information
sponse to Conkey’s question was, cussion Hrbek reiterated to us that Later he admitted an oversight in AMP official on the matter, AMP from AMP’s New York-based bond
“So even though Mr. Hrbek had in- he never believed nor stated that he not disclosing “the possible appear- was officially requesting a town or- council was, as stated above, that the
Meldahl and Greenup plants have
never been included in an AMP
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AFS Seeks Host Families for High of becoming a host family, you can This year Kiwanis will also be serving
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Virginia welcomes a group of AFS visit AFS on the web to complete an cial person with an engraved plague
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available at drastic price of the 2,500 who come to live with www.afsusa.org/hostfamily. tion contact Diane Evans at 540-635-
reductions to savvy American host families and attend 2825.
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ture uilde
ea arrive in mid-August, and opportuni- Changes Meeting Place Wolf to introduce manufacturing
F
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Build now or later using ties to host for the 2010-2011 school & jobs bill
our suggested builders year are still available in Warren The Kiwanis Club of Front Royal
County. Hosting a student provides currently meeting at Mom’s Restau- Next week Congressman Frank Wolf
or yours. All lots have
an occasion to share American cul- rant will change its meeting location will introduce the Strategic Manu-
approved perc sites and ture with an eager student and learn effective August 11 at 6PM until fur- facturing & Job Repatriation Act to
are ready to go. about his or her country at the same ther notice Their new meeting lo- develop a national manufacturing
time. Many hosts remain in contact cation will be the large conference strategy to create American jobs.
Connie Smallwood with their students for a lifetime and room(A) at Samuels Public Library Clearly, A strong manufacturing
www.reliancewoods.com • 540.551.2162 feel that their world expands greatly located on Criser Road. Each meet- and technology development base is
through this unique learning oppor- ing is a dinner meeting with a cost critical to job creation and the eco-
tunity. AFS asks host families to proof $10 per person. Each meeting nomic competitiveness of the United
vide a bed and meals to the students includes social time while dining, a States.
in addition to welcoming them into short business meeting and a presen- The legislation would comprehen-
their homes as a member of the fam- tation from a local organization or sively align existing federal fund-
ily. person to keep members informed of ing -- at no new cost -- to support
AFS originated in 1947 as the Warren County events. job repatriation and manufacturing
American Field Service and has As always, the Kiwanis Club of Front growth, study a new tax incentive to
worked for over 60 years to build Royal along with the Key Clubs of encourage repatriation, and bolster
bridges of cross cultural understand- Skyline, Warren and Wakefield intellectual property protection.
ing and contribute to a more just and High Schools will sponsor Bingo at It also builds on language Con-
peaceful world. To start the process the Warren County Fair August 2-7. gressman Wolf had included in the
fiscal year 2011 Commerce-Justice-
Offering: • Student Classroom Science appropriations bill direct-

• Behind-the-Wheel
• Re-Examinations Up for adoption: Lester ing the Commerce Department to
launch a job repatriation initiative.
The federal government must work
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the (very large) mule aggressively to “repatriate” jobs that
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Specifically, the legislation:
New Students and Re-exams
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Manufacturing and Job Repa-
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for manufacturing sector job
creation.
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Task Forces” to identify Ameri-
can companies manufacturing
abroad and work with states to
facilitate the repatriation of jobs
to the U.S.
• Studies the merits of a major
new federal tax incentive to
promote repatriation of jobs to
Lester the mule was left homeless when his owner the U.S.
died recently. He was delivered to the Julia Wag- • Aligns existing federal economic
Our Mystique Has Grown! ner Animal Shelter on Sunday morning, July 11. development aid to states with
A brown behemoth, Lester appears to have been the National Manufacturing
Offering a wide variety of sterling silver and gemstone jewelry, sired by a Clydesdale and is a gentle giant, prob- Strategy and authorizes funds to
chimes, rock and mineral specimens, books, cards, journals, relax- repatriation efforts.
ably about 1,100 pounds. He enjoys the shelter’s
• Protects American intellectual
ing and meditative music, tapestries, candles, incense, fragrance year-old large animal enclosure, particularly in property by restricting unneces-
and essentials oils, stickers, antique jade carvings, and so many company with the diminutive Shetland pony, Peb- sary foreign access to pending
more one of a kind items! bles (foreground). Both are up for adoption and patent applications.
both would appreciate loving homes and a fair • Prioritizes patent applications
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technologies may be protected Able Forces is a veteran-owned Feed Families” food drive campaign
and rapidly-deployed for U.S. 501(c)(3) non-profit community re- this year with the goal of collecting
firms. habilitation program (CRP) with a 1.2 million pounds of food.
mission to address the critical em- In addition, Wolf has been meet-
Front Royal Police Department ployment and training needs of our ing with local food banks and food
conducts checkpoints, nets combat injured veterans of the Op- pantries for over three years and has
several suspended drivers, license eration Enduring Freedom (OEF)/ encouraged schools to donate un-
violations Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and used food and organize regular food
severely disabled veterans. With an drives year round. Because many
Chief Richard H. Furr has an- emphasis on continuity of support, school districts have been unwilling
nounced that the Front Royal Police Able Forces provides employment to donate excess food, in part due
Department recently conducted sev- opportunities, job training, and job to administrative resistance and a
eral traffic checkpoints and satura- retraining to this Nation’s heroes suf- misperception that federal regula-
tion patrols which netted several sus-
pended drivers. “Traffic Enforcement
fering from severe disabilities, Post
Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
tion doesn’t allow it, Wolf introduced
the School Food Recovery Act to al-
Creative Touch
“Quality
Officer Donald Orye, along with oth- and minor to profound Traumatic lay those concerns. Family Owned
Work, at a
er officers conducted 3 checkpoints Brain Injury (TBI). For more information on Rep. & Operated
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pulled aside for suspected impaired ceptional services to ensure that all Dog Obedience class Paint & Drywall
driving and given field sobriety but people with disabilities or special
was not arrested” states Furr. “Along needs and their families have equal The Warren County Parks and Rec- Free Estimates!
with the suspended drivers, there opportunities to live, learn, work reation Department is now accepting Licensed/Insured • References • Interior/Exterior
were 1 child restraint violation, 10 and play in their communities. Eas- registrations for their Dog Obedi- Commercial • Industrial • Residential
no operator license violations, and ter Seals has been in the forefront in ence class for dogs 3 months old and
10 other violations which include Ex- identifying emerging needs and pio- up. Class is held on Tuesday nights, • Custom Colors
pired Registrations, Expired Inspec- neering innovative solutions. Easter August 3rd through September 21st
• Staining
tions, and Defective Equipment,” Seals will continue to be a leader in at the RES Youth Center Botanical
adds Furr. providing quality, family-focused Gardens, 5:00 PM -6:00 PM or 6:00 • Wallpaper
Traffic Enforcement Officer Don- services and pioneering the services PM to 7:00 PM. Cost is $85.00 per Removal
ald Orye states “The police depart- that help people with disabilities live dog for the six week session. Own- • Drywall
ment will be conducting these types better lives. ers must bring proof of rabies and Installation and
of checkpoints throughout the sum- distemper combo vaccinations when Repair
mer and fall. We will be vigilant in Legislation Protecting Food Bank registering. Class size is limited to 6 • Pressure
looking for the impaired driver.” Orye Donors Advances dogs per time frame. For more infor-
Washing
also adds “An estimated total of 1425 mation, contact WCP&RD at 540-
vehicles were screened and only one Rep. Frank Wolf has announced 635-7750, Monday through Friday
driver was found to have alcohol in that a House committee this week 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Call Jason at (540) 743-1258 or (540) 539-1251
their system. I am pleased that driv- has included an amendment to child
ers are making the right decisions by nutrition legislation based on the Fitness Fair
not driving impaired. “ School Food Recovery Act (H.R.
These checkpoints were conducted 1403) he introduced last year aimed Anytime Fitness is holding a Fitness
in connection with the Checkpoint: at keeping excess school food out of Fair on Sat, July 24 -11am - 2pm. at
Strikeforce Over The Limit, Under the garbage and making it available Riverton Commons (Zumba, Yoga,
The Arrest campaign and was funded for local food banks. Pilates, Kettlebell classes) Valley
with grant money thru the Virginia In clearing the Improving Nutri- Health on site to perform health
Department of Motor Vehicles. tion for America’s Children Act screenings. Free massages, educa-
for floor consideration, the House tion and screenings will be offered 2010
ABLE FORCES Receives Education and Labor Committee on by Healthsource Chiropractic & Pro- ADULT EDUCATION /GED CLASS
Department of Labor Veterans
Workforce Initiative Grant
Wednesday unanimously approved
the amendment which would autho-
gressive Rehab. Call (540-636-4434)
for more details and to RSVP or WARREN COUNTY
Able Forces is pleased to announce
rize schools to give unused food to
food banks and protects all donors
schedule a time for your screening.
Classes start Sept. 21, 2010
their selection with partner Easter who donate in good faith under the 10TH DISTRICT JOB FAIR SET Official Practice Test is August 7 at 9:00 AM at Lord
Seals of the Greater Washington Bill Emerson Good Samaritan Act. FOR JULY 29 IN LEESBURG
Fairfax Community College.
DC-Baltimore Region as a recipient “This legislation further clears the
of the DoL VWIP grant. The team way for schools to get involved in the More than 40 federal agencies and
Walk-ins Welcome on Space Available Basis
of Easter Seals and Able Forces will effort to donate to local food banks,” private sector companies will par- • Blue Ridge Technical Center
expand their support to Wounded said Wolf. “Families all around the ticipate in a job and career fair on
Warriors and veterans by providing nation are going hungry. We must Thursday, July 29, in Leesburg hosted 280 Luray Avenue
expanded employment, training, and do everything we can to help the 49 by Rep. Frank Wolf (R-VA). (next to old Warren County High School)
support services in the Washington million people, including 17 million The job fair will be from 10 a.m. – 1
DC Metro areas. The 1 year grant children and 6 million seniors, facing p.m. at Harper Park Middle School Sept. 13, 14, 16, 6:00 pm Registration / Pre-test / Orientation
award totals $500,000.00 with 2 op-
tion years available.
food insecurity.”
Wolf has been working to call at-
on Potomac Station Drive in Lees-
burg.
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“This is a very exciting award for tention to the country’s food needs. Wolf hosted two widely attended 330 E. Criser Road
Able Forces” said Skip Rogers, Ex- Last summer, he worked closely with job and career fairs last year in the
(Students may also register for this class at BRTC at times listed above)
ecutive Director of Able Forces”. the Office of Personnel Management 10th District, including an event in
“We’ve had a great relationship with (OPM) to lead federal employees Loudoun County with over 3,000 at- Sept. 14 & 16,10:00 am Registration / Pre-test /Orientation
Easter Seals and this award will en- across the nation in donating over tendees.
able both our companies to support a one million pounds of non-perish- Participating employers to date Must be 18 or older to participate/Northern Shenandoah Valley Adult Education
significant number of veterans while able goods and daily essentials for include BB&T (Branch Banking and
also having a direct impact on their those families in need. After its suc- Trust), Cox Communications, Vir- 667-9744 or 800-435-5945
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jobfair. Directions to Harper Park highway safety monies.
Middle School are also posted on- “Unfortunately, there are still too Funds generated from summonses
line. many motorists who choose to speed, issued by state police go directly to
The job fair is free and open to the drive carelessly or drive impaired - all court fees and the state’s Literary
public. factors that cause crashes,” said Colo- Fund, which benefits public school
For more information about the job nel W. Steven Flaherty, Virginia State construction, technology funding
fair or how a company can be includ- Police Superintendent. “We want to and teacher retirement.
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65th Annual Chamber dinner celebrates local business
Martha and Dave Buracker, owners of Buracker Con-

struction LLC, Business of the Year.
By Carol Ballard Chamber’”, she said.
Warren County Report One speaker said, “If it’s a jun-
gle out there, be the predator, From left to right: Dave Buracker, owner of Buracker Construction LLC, Business
It’s a jungle out there. not the prey.” of the Year, Warren Brown, ERA Brown & Rutherford Realty, Citizen of the Year,
That was the theme for the A review of 2009-2010 was giv- Doug Stanley, Education Contributor of the Year, of Warren County Educational
65th Annual Front Royal/ War- en by outgoing Chairman of the Endowment, June Rinehart president of Linden Rotary Club, Nonprofit of the
ren County Chamber of Com- board Patrick Nolan, who spoke Year, Bob Williams, Syntax Communications, Volunteer of the Year, Front Royal
merce dinner and Shining about the Chamber’s past year, traffic enforcement officer Donald Orye, Public Safety of the Year, Katie Tewell,
Star Awards Banquet held at and mentioned that businesses 2010-2011 Chamber president.
Shenandoah Valley Golf Club were still holding on and staying Guests at the dinner were advertising were auctioned at • Bob Williams, Syntax Com-
and it was in keeping with the positive. He listed several new treated to a jungle theme, with the live auction. munications, volunteer of
difficult economy, but the pre- features that the Chamber has lions, giraffes, zebra-striped In addition, the annual Shin- the year
vailing attitude at the dinner incorporated. One being that table settings and several mem- ing Star awards, given for out- • Front Royal traffic enforce-
was upbeat. the Chamber has an account bers wearing jungle prints or standing individuals and groups ment officer Donald Orye,
“Our membership has stayed on Facebook at www.facebook. camouflage accessories. who have made significant con- public safety
flat and is stable,” said Katie com/frontroyalchamber where Many businesses donated tributions to the community in • Linden Rotary Club, non-
Tewell, the Chamber’s new members can stay informed and goods and services for the silent time, effort and ability were pre- profit of the year
chairwoman who was officially connected to each other and the auction and the live auction. sented. • Warren County Education-
installed at the dinner. community with postings about The proceeds from the auctions Recipients for these awards al Endowment, education
“This is a good thing, meaning events and meetings and keep will be used to fund the Cham- were: contributor of the year
the membership is still strong up with issues. Other future ber’s budget for the year. Golf • Dave and Martha Burack- • Warren Brown, ERA Brown
and plans for 2010-2011 include events and community involve- packages, tickets for wine tast- er, owner of Buracker Con- & Rutherford Realty, citizen
holding a new membership ment include participation in ing, concert tickets, a photo- struction LLC, business of of the year
drive in early September. The LFCC seminars, the Wine and graphic portrait package, tropi- the year
theme is, “‘Don’t whine, join the Craft Festival, and a Tradefest. cal dinner and $2,200 worth of
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WFTR-AM scores top honors from the VAB

Andrew Shearer, president
of Royal Broadcasting stated.
“Virginia has a strong history of McCoy’s
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competitive medium, including
radio. It’s an honor for WFTR
and WZRV and our entire staff
to be recognized once again as
providing a great product to the Jars FOR SALE!
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WZRV-FM was recently se-
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2010 Crystal Award, presented
by the National Association of
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Obituary
Royal Broadcasting Inc., which placed second in its class a for top or runner-up awards at the to year-long community ser-
owns WZRV-FM and WFTR- long-form local newscast, which annual V.A.B. Convention and Anna “Nanny” Virginia
vice programming. The station
Supinger Walton, 90, of Front
AM, earned two more ‘best of ’ airs live weekdays from noon Awards Banquet. Awards are broadcasts with 6,000 watts at Royal, died Monday, July 12,
awards at the 73rd annual Vir- until 12:30pm. presented to outstanding broad- 95.3 megacycles. WFTR-AM 2010, at Lynn Care Center in
ginia Association of Broadcast- WFTR-AM also scored a run- cast radio and television stations broadcasts with 1,000 watts of Front Royal.
ers Awards Banquet in Virginia ner-up award, for Best Local each year in a variety of cat- power at 1450 kilocycles and has A graveside service was
Beach. Sports Programming for its year- egories, including news, sports, been serving Warren County held at Panorama Memorial
WFTR-AM earned top hon- long commitment to area high commercial production, series, since 1948. Gardens conducted by The
ors for Outstanding Newscast school and little league sports, promotions and community Rev. Dr. R. Mark Jordon.
in small market for its News including Warren County and service. From a release Mrs. Walton was born June
at Noon program. It was the Skyline High School athletics. 9, 1920, in Harrisonburg,
seventh time since 2002 that Since 2002, WFTR-AM and
WFTR-AM has either won or WZRV-FM have received 22 Goldizen, Riley & Co. Real Estate VA, daughter of the late Mi-
chael Henry and Mary Eliza-
beth McNeal Supinger. She
Now Available at Prospect Hill Cemetery: Monuments, Cremation Urns, was a graduate of Handley
Cremation Niches, In Ground Vases, Bronze Flag Holders and Monument Cleaning High School. She attended
First Baptist Church in Front
Royal and was a member of
Front Royal Benevolent &
Protective Order of the Elks
Lodge# 2382, as well as a co-
owner of Hy-Wy Restaurant
Prospect Hill Cemetery Association, Inc. in Front Royal. She will be
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“It’s going to be tough but we’re in tough times. I don’t know if we can do it but we need to
Town budget let the citizens know we are trying.” – Front Royal Mayor Tim Darr on proposed budget
cuts
Darr asks staff not to spend borrowed $650k

New mayor embraces more belt tightening vs. approved borrowing
$35.05 million in FY 2010, before crisis fund is seen as fundamental Dawson, John O’Neill, and Eileen
going to the current $36.40 mil- to assure the continuing function Grady.
lion number in just launched FY of government in economic and Council approved the second
2011. other unforeseen emergencies by reading of its Fiscal Year 2011
Presented with this task, Town many municipalities, including budget on May 24. As with the
Manager Michael Graham told Front Royal. first reading approval of revenue
council that the problem area Is Culpeper’s situation Front appropriations of $36,404,064 to
continued to be the town’s Gen- Royal’s future – borrowed down balance the FY 2011 budget, Tom
eral Fund operational expenses as to the bone to avoid ever raising Sayre cast the lone dissenting
opposed to its Enterprise or util- taxes again? Front Royal has not vote. At the time Sayre declined
ity funds. raised its real estate or personal to tell us whether his stated oppo-
“Moving forward we face the property taxes, among the Val- sition to a $5 increase in the town
same challenges – operational ley’s lowest, in a decade. auto decal fee from $20 to $25
costs are up,” Graham stated. Darr admitted the 13th hour was the reason he voted against
“Right now we have a budget balancing act he was suggesting the budget. That $5 increase is
that is in deficit. We can’t sustain would be difficult and perhaps projected to provide $50,000 of
that. Next year could be worse,” not even doable. However he said revenue, lowering the amount
Tom Conkey commented of the the effort had to be made and that council ultimately elected to bor-
ongoing national and state eco- the general public must be made row from itself to balance the FY
Mayor Tim Darr, here chairing his first council meet-
nomic crisis most severely felt the to understand the budget process 11 budget. Such borrowing was a
ing on July 12, has thrown down a challenge to town
closer to Main Street, literally or and results. To that end the no- town spring campaign suggestion
staff to pare $630,000 of self-borrowed money out of figuratively, one gets. tion of a council appointed “Blue of local Republican Committee
the FY 2011 budget approved two months ago. One of council’s champions of Ribbon” committee was resur- activist Matt Tederick, who cited
By Roger Bianchini “It’s going to be tough but we’re borrowing to balance, Thomas rected by Darr with support from former town electric department
Warren County Report in tough times,” Darr said. “I don’t Sayre, contradicted Conkey’s ob- newly installed Councilman Hol- head and since defeated council
know if we can do it but we need servation on the town having an lis Tharpe. candidate Joe Swiger for the idea.
You know that $630,000 the to let the citizens know we are existing budget deficit. He ob- Darr asked council to review
financial brain surgeons on the
Front Royal Town Council – who
trying.”
The mayor acknowledged that
served that by state law munici-
palities must pass balanced bud-
and/or update its past nominees
to such a committee for avail-
Springfield
by the way are all still here – bor-
rowed against our Enterprise
continued depletion of the town’s
surplus to avoid tax hikes and
gets.
Conkey admitted to some in-
ability or in his and Tharpe’s case,
changes from their predecessor’s Computers
(electric utility) surplus to bal- maintain services could negative- tentional hyperbole to make his picks, if desired. However Darr • PC & Mac
ance this year’s budget? Well, we ly impact the town’s bond rating, point that the town could not said he would honor his prede- • New & Used Sales
don’t want to use it, can you fix leading to higher interest rates on continue to balance its budget by cessor, Mayor Eugene Tewalt’s • In-Home Repairs
that please? coming debt the town knows it is borrowing against itself. selection of former Mayor James • In-Shop Repairs
That was essentially the message committed to. Graham noted that he had Eastham. Other existing nomi- 510 N. Royal Ave. • Front Royal
of new Mayor Tim Darr to Town Related to that coming debt, found out that Culpeper, a Valley nees include Matt Tederick, Tim
municipality he said he viewed Ratigan, James J. Kelley, Sherry
540-622-8055
Manager Michael Graham and along with its budget on May
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the town’s department heads at 24, council approved a $2.7 mil- as generally progressive, as well
as similar to Front Royal in size
Mountain Fence
a July 19 work session. Darr sug- lion bond issue for up-front engi-
gested council put the approved neering services on upgrades to and function, as already in worse
in-house loan, which must be the town’s wastewater treatment shape than Front Royal financially.
paid back, in contingency not to plant. In addition to the payment He said that Culpeper had already
be used if possible. on both that bond and its own borrowed itself down to extremes We Install Fences Year Round!
Maybe we can use our pencils in-house borrowing, the town is to balance recent budgets without
till they’re down to # 2 lead nubs facing another $30 to $40 mil- increasing revenues. Culpeper
(perhaps risking lead poisoning?) lion bond issue and consequent does not even currently have the
instead of frivolously throwing annual payments within the next 90-day operational cash surplus Call today • Wood
them away with an inch or two two years as federal mandates on to keep its government function- for a FREE
left on them, Darr joked as he put improved wastewater treatment ing in an financial crisis. Such a estimate in
less-than-humorous pressure on functions in the Chesapeake Bay • Vinyl
town staff to pare what has been watershed come due. (DAMN the Northern
presented as an already skel-
etal budget down to even barer
feds and that environment – why
should we have to clean up the
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suggested cutbacks on staff ve-
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Darr presented figures showing
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Ranger.
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Sheriff skeptical of joint communications center

Objective review of impacts elsewhere seen as starting point
By Roger Bianchini to police dispatchers following 911 have a vested interest in justifying, “We want the best if we can af- a concern for us,” Carter said of the
Warren County Report transfers. regardless of the operational suc- ford it,” Carter replied. “Unfortu- community’s elected boards. One
“You don’t look for improve- cess or lack thereof they are experi- nately there is only so much money example of tightening service bud-
At a July 16 meeting of a Joint ment?” Happy Creek Supervisor encing. available for it – but that is more of gets on the county’s side has been
Communications Center Subcom- Tony Carter asked McEathron As for the issue of cost savings,
mittee Warren County Sheriff Dan- about potential improvements on the sheriff said while he appreci-
iel T. McEathron found himself in a such issues. ated budgetary concerns, that was Beth Medved
Waller, Inc
minority of one in opposing move- “I look for improvement every not his primary consideration.
ment toward such a facility. day,” the sheriff replied sharply. Rather, efficiency in providing law
For McEathron the primary is- “I don’t have to go to Culpeper or enforcement and emergency ser- 540-671-6145
sue against such a move to a joint Fauquier or Virginia Tech [to see vices responses to the community bethwaller@mris.com
Sheriff-Police-Emergency Services it]… Improvement comes from op- was his priority.
communications center appeared erations.” “I’m not in it to save money, I’m Top Producer, 2009
to be if it ain’t broke, why try to fix The sheriff ’s reference to other in it to make it work – keep that in
it? jurisdictions grew out of Carter’s mind when you visit other [joint
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patch systems. The sheriff added worrying that they would become munications centers, McEathron
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of perhaps 30 seconds, 60 seconds or by mail at: PO Box 406, Room 510
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thron’s management and budgetary Furr worried that the committee Citing numbers of total calls re-
concerns echoed those of another might be putting the horse before ceived versus the number of 911
sheriff, Timothy Carter of Shenan- the cart at this early stage of review. emergency dispatch calls, the no-
doah County, regarding the move “I kind of hate to see us put a tomb- tion of separating administrative
to a three-county regional jail here, stone on it before we have a chance and emergency calls was broached.
a move McEathron strongly sup- to look around,” he said. “I think the While not having numbers in front
ported. Of course the potential of committee is going a little off track. of him, McEathron estimated his
cost saving there was not measured I thought we would take a look at office took perhaps 130,000 non-
solely at a hundred thousand dol- what it would take to improve the emergency calls annually. Furr
lars per year, but in the millions, as system and see if we’ll save money. referenced about 1,600 emergency
much as $16 million locally, in up It’s an entirely different world that calls out of a total annual volume of
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said it had yet to be established
past failed initiatives toward such
a joint communications center in
were working smoothly between
FRPD and WCSO now, in the
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might be involved. He added that if “We don’t have something that is changed the town could end up on
they weren’t substantial “why waste falling apart – in ’95 it was falling “the butt end of the (communica-
Postal Business Center time here?” But Graham added, apart quick,” McEathron said of the
different situations faced then and
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too. I’ve always been a big fan August 11, 2010-10am - Cham- auction donations needed! Please
of our many non-profits and am ber of Commerce ribbon cutting call the United Way Non-Profit
so happy to be a part of raising at the United Way Non-Profit Center at 540-635-3636 for de-
money to support their worthy Center, Purchase a Shrimp, Oys- tails about how you and your or-
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funds to help them,” says an op- be eligible for an early bird draw- volunteer.
timistic Waller, “I’m thrilled that ing! September 18, 2010-Shrimp,
the Shrimp, Oyster & BBQ Fest Oyster & BBQ Fest/ Kickoff of From a release
will kick off the campaign and so
grateful for the community’s con-
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CBM Mortgage, Skyline Insur- Some of the services
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ance, Virginia Hills Church, War-
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wonderful news to report as the assumed their positions this More sponsors are needed, es- • Patios, walkways, and
2010-11 campaign approaches. month and already have success pecially for the economical table walls of all types
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for future OTR events,” the press Frees stated that the cancella-
release stated. tion had absolutely no relationship
“Last year’s event, OTR ’09, was whatsoever to recent reports of
a great success,” Frees added. “The financial issues at the local VFW
event was special due to the efforts and the potential sale of the VFW
and support of all the volunteers, property planned as a primary
vendors, exhibitors, sponsors, and event site this year, as it was used
especially the community. Over last year.
200 folks participated in free ca-
noe runs provided by Don Rob-
erts (Front Royal Canoe) and John
Gibson (Down River Canoe Com- Beauty Designs
pany) as well as over 700 guests
interacting with over 16 exhibitors by Lorie
coordinated by the ‘Friends of the Nails by Terri
Shenandoah River’. The event was Opening available for a stylist,
held on the grounds of VFW Post
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Warren County youth piece together the 4-H puzzle at 4-H State Congress, June 14-17
Representing Warren County, Tech student. In addition, Virginia ginia State University, to the people
Brooke Duvall competed in Public Tech representatives answered of the commonwealth. Through a
Speaking with her piece on “The questions and promoted their pro- system of on-campus specialists
Thoroughbred.” She was awarded a grams at a career and college fair for and locally based agents, it delivers
blue ribbon placing her first in her 4-H delegates who are considering education in the areas of agricul-
division! There were also several college, have already been accepted ture and natural resources, family
other achievements our County into college, or are considering em- and consumer sciences, commu-
accomplished while at Congress. ployment or other opportunities nity viability, and 4-H youth devel-
Alan and Cameron Taylor were after high school. Other colleges, opment. With a network of faculty
both tapped into the Virginia 4-H universities, and technical schools at two universities, 107 county and
All Stars which is the highest hon- in Virginia were also invited to par- city offices, 12 agricultural research
or a 4-Her or adult volunteer can ticipate. and Extension centers, and six 4-H
achieve in their 4-H career. Men- Virginia Cooperative Extension educational centers, Virginia Co-
tioned earlier, Cameron Taylor (www.ext.vt.edu/) brings the re- operative Extension provides solu-
attended Congress representing sources of Virginia’s land-grant tions to the problems facing Vir-
Warren County and the Northwest universities, Virginia Tech and Vir- ginians today.
District as an Ambassador, but was
also elected at this year’s Congress
From left are Stacy Swain, Hannah Vaught, Kristen
Pam’s European
to serve as Vice-President to the
Etter, Michaela Yowaiski, Rachel Paulisch, Rachel 2010-2011 State 4-H Cabinet!
Dominguez, Brooke Duvall, Rachel Lamb, Alayna Not only did our 4-H’ers have a
Skin Care
McEathron, Laura Jenkins and Linda Taylor. (not pic- chance to compete for awards in
tured - Cameron Taylor) dozens of areas, but the winners
Pamela Brown
Liscensed Esthetician
had a chance to advance to re-
A total of ten 4-H’ers from War- behind the operation of a typical
gional and national contests. There
ren County joined an estimated
300 teens, volunteer leaders, and
dairy farm, turned trash into recy-
cled treasures, rehearsed and per-
were also dances and a banquet at
4-H State Congress. New in 2010,
“Your beauty is in Your next
Basic Facial
Virginia Cooperative Extension form a step routine, learned about
agents for the 90th annual 4-H interesting career paths in the
focus group discussions gave 4-H
delegates basic 4-H State Congress
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w/appointment made
State Congress at Virginia Tech’s horticulture industry, or extracted
Blacksburg campus on June 14 to DNA from strawberries. They also
information, a time to reflect on Beginning July 15, we will from your referral
service-learning opportunities, and
17. Rachel Dominguez, Brooke Du- had an opportunity to tour the Vir-
an explanation of the revamped
be offering Microdermabrasion.
vall, Kristen Etter, Laura Jenkins, ginia-Maryland Regional College
Rachel Lamb, Alayna McEathron, of Veterinary Medicine and par-
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Rachel Paulisch, Hannah Vaught ticipate in numerous service op-
dinner with other participants from
and Michaela Yowaiski were the portunities, from helping at a child Exclusively offered in the area:
their units and other delegates as-
nine delegates whom represented care center in support of the New Call
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support Virginia 4-H and to pro-
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vide an avenue for 4-H’ers to have
Taylor. Together everyone was able nation. Nationally renown for his
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Lawsuit summary
Front Royal/Warren County Economic De- and Standard Energy, LLC had occurred, potentially more if the Solar Farm model
velopment Authority (hereinafter “EDA”) but such never occurred. The two entities is accelerated by our utility partners or fur-
closed meeting. Shortly thereafter, War- are separate and distinct and do not share ther expanded by TFR [Standard Energy’s
ren County Supervisor Tony Carter leaked any common ownership or shareholders. abbreviation for Town of Front Royal].”
the document which was the subject of 21.Initially a 100 MW solar farm was 26.Also, on page 16 of 51 of the Standard
the closed session of the EDA and such proposed to be built at Royal Phoenix, Energy Response to RFP “Direct effect,”
The following civil complaint was The baseless allegations that the
wound up in the hands of Ben Orcutt, a but such was later scaled down to 8 MW “Indirect effect,” and “Induced effect” on
filed in Warren County Circuit Court Plaintiff(s) committed a crime and the
reporter with the Northern Virginia Daily through various discussions with TOFR of- the local economy are discussed. “Based
July 15, 2010. The complete text is refusal of the Defendants to retract such
(hereinafter “NVD”). ficials prior to the Town issuing its Request upon the Standard Energy’s estimate of
available at warrencountyreport. statements after purposely making such,
16.The aforesaid Standard Energy pro- for Proposals to Obtain Solar Capacity direct costs related to the 7.67 megawatt
demonstrates a complete disregard for
com posal clearly stated “Over 200 new “green” and Energy. proposal during the first year the TFR
your Plaintiffs and the suffering which they
jobs with new Manufacturing Plant and 22.On or about December 22, 2009 TOFR will generate approximately $130 million
have been forced to endure and continue
COMPLAINT Solar Farm” and “Developer will provide issued a Request for Proposals to Obtain in economic activity and in the range of
to suffer. The Town, through the deliber-
up to $9 million in financial support staged Solar Capacity and Energy (hereinaf- 500 to 675 jobs years within its service
ate actions of three members of the Town
COME NOW Plaintiffs, SolAVerde, LLC, with solar farm development” based upon ter “RFP”) and such was posted on the area…”
Council, have harmed your Plaintiffs in the
Donald F. Poe, and Gregory A. Horton, 100MW of solar power. The proposal was TOFR website (http://www.frontroyalva. 27.On page 17 of 51 the “Direct effect,”
same manner as the late Richard Jewell1
by and through counsel, who move for thereafter followed up with a Business com/component/option,com_docman/ “Indirect effect,” and “Induced effect”
was harmed by the baseless allegations
judgment against Defendants the Town Plan Summary dated October 22, 2009. Itemid,280/) on December 23, 2009. (See numbers are outlined or set forth in the re-
against him that he was the Olympic Park
of Front Royal, Virginia (a municipal cor- 17.On October 31, 2009, Ben Orcutt then Exhibit 2 and 3). sponse of Standard Energy to the RFP.
Bomber, which all started with a “leak.” By
poration); Thomas H. Sayre (individually), reported in the NVD that Supervisor Carter 23.Such RFP required that any responder 28.TOFR contracted out the RFP process
not correcting misstatements or mitigating
Chris W. Holloway (Individually, and Car- gave a document from a Board of Supervi- file“Intent to Respond Form” by January 8, to GDS Associates, Inc. of Marietta, Geor-
the harm to your Plaintiffs and by allowing
son Lauder (Individually) on grounds and sors closed session which detailed the ne- 2010 and to file an “Indicative Proposal” by gia. Upon information and belief there
the innuendo to continue despite repeated
in the amount set forth below: gotiations with Standard Energy and the January 22, 2010. No pre-bid conference were thirty-nine (39) proposals submitted
requests from counsel for the Plaintiffs
EDA, as well as possible changes in the was to be held. for consideration. Of the 39 responses to
that such innuendo cease and that the
INTRODUCTION principals involved with the solar project to 24.On or about January 22, 2010, Stan- the RFP received, GDS made recommen-
Town Council take corrective action.
Defendant Lauder. (See Exhibit 1.) dard Energy, LLC (hereinafter “Standard dations of their “Top Three (3)” respond-
This is an action for defamation, libel, slan- 18.During the course of the Fall of 2009 Energy”), not SolAVerde, submitted a Re- ers. Standard Energy, LLC’s proposal was
COUNT I THE DEFAMATORY ACTS
der, and tortious interference with a busi- various meetings were held by officials sponse to TOFR’s RFP. (See Exhibit 4.) ranked “#1” in the GDS top three (3) rec-
AND TORTIOUS INTERFERANCE WITH
ness contract or relationship between the with the TOFR and at such meetings vari- 25.On page 16 of 51 of the Standard En- ommendations.
A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP
Plaintiffs and the Town of Front Royal and ous matters were discussed, specifically ergy Response to RFP “there is a strong 29.On or about March 29, 2010, upon in-
other entities and for compensatory and the building of a manufacturing facility and argument that Standard Energy’s pro- formation and belief, the Town Council met
12.Plaintiffs incorporate by reference all
punitive damages. In an ethical society, distribution facility for the racks that hold posed 7.67 megawatt Solar Farm pro- to discuss the solar project and RFP in a
prior paragraphs herein.
elected officials do not engage a policy of solar panels and the resulting tax base gram will have created up to 675 jobs in Closed Meeting. At such meeting it is be-
13.On or about June 2009, the idea of a
the “ends justifying the means,” but that is enhancements and tax revenue as well as See LAWSUIT, pg 41
solar energy generation farm was dis-
exactly the strategy or tactics employed by possible scholarships for local schools in
cussed publicly with officials from the
the Defendants and related parties to serve and around Front Royal/Warren County.
Town of Front Royal (hereinafter “TOFR”)
their private political goals and to stop the Upon information and belief, Defendants
in attendance and members of the public
development of clean green solar power, Holloway, Louder and Sayre were pres-
together with Plaintiffs.
both in the Town of Front Royal, Virginia ent at some if not all such meetings where
14.Upon information and belief, on August
and elsewhere. The “means” they are us- such matters described herein were dis-
11, 2009, a meeting was called by the
ing include accusing the Plaintiffs of offer- cussed, and further such was publicly re-
Town Manager of Front Royal (hereinafter
ing bribes (a crime) to public officials, in ported in local newspapers.
“Town Manager”). There present were a
violation of the laws of the Commonwealth 19.Also upon information and belief it was
dozen professionals from the community
of Virginia (hereinafter “the Common- during this time frame that Defendants
and outside of the community, together
wealth”); accusing the Plaintiff of having Sayre and Holloway began to attack the
with the clerk of council, Jennifer Berry,
“secret” meetings with officials of the Town solar project insofar as Sayre publicly tar-
and members of the Town Council. At that
of Front Royal; of making blanket state- geted Kent Swig, a potential investor in
time, it was clear to all meeting participants
ments, in particular one member of the SolAVerde and Holloway targeted William
that with the possibility of a 100MW solar
Town Council stating at a public meeting “Willi” Lauderbach (who was involved with
farm there would also be the possibility
“that anybody that does solar is a crook;” SolAVerde, and later became a member of
of a manufacturing and distribution facil-
to intentionally misrepresenting prior pub- Standard Energy, LLC) as well as fellow
ity creating up to 200 jobs, with a range
lic statements or offers to a law firm hired Councilman Thomas Conkey, for the offer
of additional benefits to the Front Royal/
by the Town of Front Royal to render an of weekday business traveler discounts at
Warren County community in the form of
opinion on whether Plaintiffs offered the a Bed and Breakfast owned by Conkey.
enhanced cash revenue, scholarships, an
Town Manager of the Town of Front Royal This was at the same time that Holloway
increase in the local tax base, and overall
a “bribe”; to refusing to retract such state- was seen giving a tour to Lauderbach late
enhanced economic revenue for the TOFR
ments of accusations of bribery, and that and in the dark of night of a property that
and surrounding communities.
such allegations have destroyed the good Holloway had for sale and which was later
15.On or about October 14, 2009, Stan-
name of SolAVerde and made it impos- leased by Holloway on West Main Street,
dard Energy Front Royal (hereinafter
sible to conduct business and has caused in Front Royal, Virginia. Upon information
“Standard Energy”) submitted a proposal
SolAVerde to lose business contracts due and belief Lauderbach was in the market
to build a 100 MW solar farm at the former
to such allegations of bribery by the indi- to rent a property at such time as Holloway
Avtex site in the Town of Front Royal, now
vidual Defendants and agents of the Town was showing the property to Lauderbach.
known as Royal Phoenix. Such proposal
of Front Royal, Virginia; to the leaking of 20.Upon information and belief it was pub-
a legal memorandum prepared by Trout-
man Sanders, LLP, (hereinafter “Trout-
man Sanders”) regarding the allegations
of alleged bribery involving the Plaintiffs; Monday’s
taking action to launch a criminal investi-
gation of Plaintiffs, be it by the local police,
or the Virginia State Police or a Special
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the refusal of the Town Council as late as Ledo Pizza Family Night
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LAWSUIT, from pg 38 randum to Ben Orcutt, and thus creating the Plaintiffs for such defamation has ever ment in a state or federal institution are Robinett’s] and with it comes serious legal
lieved that there was formed a consensus possible legal exposure to the Town of been made or appears to be forthcoming actionable per se.” Schnupp v. Smith, 249 implications and/or consequences if you
amongst the members of the Town Coun- Front Royal. from the TOFR or from the individual De- Va. 353, 457 S.E.2d 42 (1995). accuse someone of a possible crime.
cil that TOFR should reject all proposals in 38.This leaked document was a privileged fendants. 56.Thus, the accusation of bribery is per 63.In sum, and taken as a whole, the ac-
the RFP. And further, the Town Manager, communication and would have never THE MEANING OF THE DEFAMATORY se actionable under the common law. tions of the Defendants and accusations
Michael Graham (hereinafter “Graham”) been known to the public but for the ac- WORDS/STATEMENTS 57.As if the release of the memorandum by them of improper secret meetings or
said words to the effect of “Gentlemen, I tions of one or more councilmen in releas- 48.The actions of leaking the Robinett alleging bribes being offered were not secret proposals and of bribery would
need your guidance as to what to do about ing the document to Ben Orcutt, and thus Memorandum or publication thereof by enough, on June 14, 2010, on multiple be understood by the average hearer or
the incentives” as reported by the Town publishing the allegation of bribery against the unknown member of the Town Council occasions Defendants Holloway, Lauder reader or citizen as communicating the
Attorney, Thomas R. Robinett in a Memo- Plaintiffs. was in effect action intended to lead those and Sayre voted to first request a criminal defamatory meaning that the Plaintiffs en-
randum prepared by him and dated April 8, 39.In the leaked memorandum, Rahman who knew the plaintiff(s) to believe that the investigation of Plaintiffs by the Virginia gaged in an unethical manner as well as
2010. (See Exhibit 5) Such Memorandum wrote under the section entitled “back- tortuous statements were intended to refer State Police and then by a Special Grand criminal behavior.
had attached to it an email from Carter ground,” that after the Town received “30- to plaintiff(s). Jury, even though there is no such thing. 64.The defamatory meanings attached to
Glass, IV, Esquire and a Memorandum 35 responses” from interested responders 49.The Robinett Memorandum with at- (See Exhibit 11, pages 11 & 14.) Sayre, the actions and statements of the Defen-
to Carter Glass, IV, from Megan Rahman, the list was narrowed to the “top three,” tachments was reasonably susceptible of being a member of the Virginia State Bar, dants herein were not and could not be
Esquire. and that it came “to the Town Attorney’s at least two levels of false and defamatory who practices criminal law, should know mere happenstance, or coincidence or
30.Upon information and belief the Town attention ... one of the top three compa- meanings, constituting “defamation per that only the Circuit Court can empanel a accident for that matter. The Defendants
Attorney for the Town of Front Royal, nies secretly offered incentives to the se” under Virginia law. “Special Grand Jury” and that absent the used specific phrasing, sequencing of
Thomas R. Robinett, Esquire, (hereinafter Town Manager that were not contained in 50.The first such meaning was that the Circuit Court having done so, the motion events, voting, and structuring of legisla-
“Robinett”) was then contacted by Defen- its written response to the RFP.” Plaintiffs met “secretly” with TOFR offi- of Sayre to release materials as set forth tive actions in an intentional, calculated,
dants Holloway and Lauder on or about 40.Considering the fact that Plaintiffs were cials in meetings where they were trying to in his motion “to be released to the Town and concerted design to convey the de-
March 30, 2010, who then inquired of not a part of one of the “top three” respond- obtain a favorable legislative outcome for Attorney to be given to a Special Grand famatory meaning that the Plaintiffs had
Robinett concerning the “‘incentives,’ spe- ers to the RFP, it was tortious to include themselves and engaged in actions that Jury” was at the time and as of the date of acted in an illegal and improper manner.
cifically asking whether or not they were Plaintiffs in any discussion and should not would be “unethical” or a violation of the the filing of the instant Complaint, impos- 65.Plaintiffs Horton and Poe have been
‘bribes’ within the meaning of the law.” have been named as a party that “secretly professional and ethical norms in breach sible to accomplish, and intended to cause verbally and publicly subjected to ridicule
31.Robinett then contacted Carter Glass, offered incentives to the Town Manager of the public trust. This meaning was com- harm to plaintiffs by cloaking his intended and harassment, and injuries to their repu-
IV, Esquire, of the Richmond law firm that were not contained in its written re- municated through the literal words of an actions with an imprimatur of authority. tation in incidents such as:
Troutman Sanders and requested a legal sponse to the RFP.” employee of the TOFR, namely Robinett, Thus, continuing the pattern of innuendo a.On multiple occasions, Poe and/or Hor-
opinion on whether a bribe had been of- 41.Immediately following the leak of the and also by what was intentionally sug- designed to harm the Plaintiffs without ton walked into Wynn’s Restaurant and
fered by the Plaintiffs. Robinett Memorandum to the NVD further gested, insinuated, and thus implied “be- presenting any proof of wrong doing. other eating establishments and other
32.At all times relevant hereto, it is impor- defamation of Plaintiffs started occurring tween the lines.” 58.To add verisimilitude and a degree of diners held their open palms out, as if ex-
tant to note that Plaintiffs, SolAVerde, Poe, and Plaintiffs began to suffer economic 51.The second defamatory meaning was seriousness to the allegation of secret pecting a bribe or other payout from Poe
and Horton never were part of or owners loss, and other harms. that the Plaintiff’s had attempted or did of- proposals and a bribe, Minutes of the or Horton;
or shareholders or members of Standard 42.On May 10, 2010, the Plaintiffs, by fer a bribe to a TOFR official. This is per June 14, 2010 council meeting reflect that b.Horton’s children have been teased in
Energy, LLC, or participated in the RFP counsel, requested of the Defendants se actionable defamation under the laws Sayre “noted his hope that the Council school about the alleged actions of their
process or submitted a proposal to TOFR that if they had proof of such allegations of the Commonwealth. Ergo, this meaning would be willing to have an independent father;
in response to the RFP. of wrong doing by the Plaintiffs, “then the was also communicated through the literal agency with integrity investigate the mat- c.Poe and Horton’s other family members
33.In the April 8, 2010 Memorandum from proof should be brought forward.” Minutes words of the Robinett Memorandum, and ter. Councilman Sayre stated that phone have been verbally assaulted regarding
Robinett to the Mayor and All Members of of Town Council Meeting, May 10, 2010. by implication and insinuation, and thus calls and emails could be hidden, and until their alleged bribes, and thus, Poe and
Town Council (see Exhibit 5), Robinett in- (See Exhibit 7.) implied “between the lines.” a law enforcement agency investigates the Horton have suffered additional embar-
cludes “Solaverde” or “whatever” together 43.On June 14, 2010, again a request 52. That the two defamatory statements allegations, the Town would never have rassment and injury;
with “Standard Energy/Solar/SolaVerde” was made to the Town Council of TOFR as alleged in this suit, were in fact the the truth come out.” “…Sayre praised the d.Poe and Horton have suffered multiple
as the alleged entity having offered a bribe to show the proof of any wrong doing by meanings intended are evidenced by the State Police, noting that they are credible instances by members of the community
to Town Manager Graham, despite state- the Plaintiffs and nothing was forthcom- actions taken by Defendants Holloway, and good people who could fully investi- verbally harassing them with comments
ments by Graham that he was never of- ing from the TOFR. Such request was re- Lauder, and Sayre in their calls for a crimi- gate the matter with depositions if neces- such as “What will you pay me?” “What is
fered a bribe. newed on June 28, 2010 as well. nal investigation. sary. He noted that if people went outside it worth to you?” “You trying to bribe me?”
34.Robinett then goes on to state that the 44.Councilman Thomas Conkey is quoted 53.Words are to be given their ordinary and of the RFP process than the matter should all causing further embarrassment and hu-
Plaintiff “offered the Town 200 jobs (which in the April 22, 2010 edition of The War- everyday meanings, express and implied. be examined.” Minutes of Town Council miliation and evidencing damage to their
I had heard about before, when they asked ren Sentinel as stating “The premises that Meaning is also determined by how such Meeting, June 14, 2010, Exhibit 11, pages reputations.
the EDA for a lease, but not from their re- they based their opinion on were not cor- words are in face received by those read- 12 & 13. 66.The defamatory statements of the
sponse to the RFP) and $1.2 million.” 2 rect. The discussions that took place, took ing or hearing them. In the instant matter, 59.Former Councilman Bret Hrbek, as Defendants both express and implied
35.Upon review of correspondence be- place prior to the procurement process be- turning first to the allegation of “secret pro- noted in the Minutes of the June 14, 2010 are entirely false. The defamatory state-
tween Robinett and Glass, it is apparent ing started, and that’s a big premise. And posal,” giving the phrase its ordinary and Town Council meeting, set forth the propo- ments both express and implied, that the
that neither Glass or Megan C. Rahman there were no discussions after the pro- everyday meaning, express and implied, sition that “it was unfair to the public, the Plaintiff(s) engaged TOFR officials in se-
of Troutman Sanders had an opportunity curement process was started. And they such phrase is clearly intended to conjure Council and the Town Manager…accused cret meetings or secret proposals and of-
to review the complete Standard Energy [sic] RFP did include things about jobs…” an image of a secret backdoor meeting in of bribery, to allow the issue to drag on fered or attempted to bribe a public official
response to the RFP until after Troutman (See Exhibit 8.) a seedy location where the Plaintiffs were with speculation.” are entirely false.
Sanders had already issued its April 6, 45.On April 12, 2010 the Town Council of meeting with TOFR officials to offer said 60.TOFR states on its website (http://fron- 67.As a proximate result of said false, ma-
2010 legal memorandum or opinion letter TOFR met and voted to approve a motion official a bribe, and that such amounts to troyalva.com/) “The entire contents of the licious, insulting, defamatory and slander-
which was attached to Robinett’s April 8, to reject all responses to the RFP to obtain unethical behavior and that such “were Town Attorney’s official file on solar elec- ous remarks, Plaintiffs have been caused
2010 Memorandum. In fact, from docu- solar capacity and energy. (See Exhibit intended to influence the procurement tricity have been posted online,” and there to suffer humiliation, embarrassment,
ments obtained via Freedom of Informa- 9.) decision.” (See Glass Email attached to is a corresponding link to another web- mortification, shame, vilification, ridicule,
tion Act requests of Ms. Tina Hobson, and 46.Thereafter, on or about April 15, 2010, Robinett Memorandum Exhibit 5). This page wherein allegedly all of “[t]he entire exposure to public infamy, disgrace, and
upon information and belief, it was only Cynthia A. Hartman, Purchasing Agent for phrasing is also intended to cast shame contents of the Town Attorney’s official file scandal, injury to their reputation and feel-
on April 20, 2010, that Robinett finally TOFR posted a letter on the TOFR web- upon the Plaintiffs. on solar electricity” have been placed for ings, and financial loss, and have been
provided Glass or Rahman with a copy of site entitled “Notice of Proposal Rejec- 54.In determining whether or not language public review. (See Exhibit 12.) hampered in the conduct of their business
the Standard Energy response to the RFP. tion,” and stated that “The proposed prices does impute a criminal offense “the words 61.Assuming arguendo that such state- and affairs.
(See Exhibit 6.) per megawatt hour of electricity were more must be construed in the plain and popular ment is not a misrepresentation and that 68.Due to these tortious statements by
36.Thereafter sometime between April 8, than the Town expected, and far more sense in which the rest of the world would “[t]he entire contents of the Town Attor- Defendants, officials and potential cus-
2010 and April 13, 2010, upon information than the Town currently pays for coal-fired naturally understand them. It is not neces- ney’s official file on solar electricity” has tomers in Tennessee and Alabama have
and belief, a member of the Town Council generated electricity. This extra expense sary that they should make the charge in been posted, there is not one scintilla of refused to do business with Plaintiffs and
leaked a copy of Robinett’s Memorandum would place a burden on the Town’s elec- express terms. It is sufficient if they con- evidence to be found in the file to support have cited statements attributable to de-
to Ben Orcutt, a reporter for the NVD, al- tric customers.” (See Exhibit 10.) sist of a statement of matters which would the accusation that there were any secret fendants regarding this bribery and unethi-
leging the Plaintiffs attempted to bribe a 47.Defendants Holloway, Lauder and naturally and presumably be understood meetings or that Plaintiff’s ever offered a cal behavior as the reason for terminating
public official or employee and such began Sayre continued their tortious actions by those who heard them as charging a bribe to any public official. Thus, one is the business relationship with plaintiffs.
the public defamation of Plaintiffs by the against Plaintiffs despite several oppor- crime.” Schnupp v. Smith, 249 Va. 353, forced to conclude that this is a part of a 69.As a proximate result of said false, ma-
various Defendants. tunities to remedy the situation and/or 457 S.E.2d 42 (1995). In the instant mat- pattern of behavior intended to harm the licious, insulting, defamatory and slander-
37.As of the date of the filing of this Com- offer an apology. Most recently Council- ter, it is clear that the word “bribe” is under- Plaintiffs. ous remarks, Plaintiffs have been caused
plaint, the Town Councilman who leaked man Conkey suggested such at a work stood by those who hear it as charging a 62.At the time of drafting of the April 8, to suffer humiliation, embarrassment,
the Robinett Memorandum still has yet to session of the Town Council of TOFR on crime having been committed. 2010 Memorandum, it is clear that Robi- mortification, shame, vilification, ridicule,
reveal himself or to take responsibility for July 5, 2010 but such suggestion was 55.“Words that impute the commission of nett knew that the use of the word “bribes” exposure to public infamy, disgrace, and
leaking or providing the Robinett Memo- ignored. Thus no apology or retraction to a crime that is punishable by imprison- is a “very, very serious word” [Emphasis See LAWSUIT, pg 42
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11am – 7pm. This year we have extended the $100. Cost for adults is $500, anyone signing banner displayed at the event. Teacher Spon- music—equal parts brain and brawn; August occasional “Facebook only” deal of the day!
time an extra hour so you won’t have to miss a up before August 1st will receive a $100 dis- sorship is $25 & includes one admission to the 27—Glass Onion Songs of the Beatles per-
thing. We are offering seminars throughout the count. Anyone interested in sponsoring a stu- event and item in the welcome bags. Also we formed live. Concert Times are 7 pm and no Royal Family Bowling Center is now on
day as well as the opportunity for vendors to dent or participating in either of the programs are looking for door prize donations and items admission charge, but donations gratefully ac- Facebook! Find them at www.facebook.com/
make presentations. Please call the chamber please contact Pam at 540-635-3185 or email for the goodie bags. If you are interested in cepted! Where: Town Commons, Main and royalfamilybowlingcenter and give them a
for fees and to reserve your space/time slot. priffle@frontroyalchamber.com. Visit our web- sponsoring the New Teacher Reception, con- Chester Streets, Front Royal, Virginia. For in- “Like”. Post photos of your team and your high
Slots are filled on a first come, first served ba- site at www.frontroyalchamber.com and click tact the Chamber at 540-635-3185 or email formation or concert weather updates please scores. Get “Fan Only” deals and discounts.
sis. As the largest regional trade show in the Chamber Events for detailed information and priffle@frontroyalchamber.com. We would contact 540-635-9909. We will also update via Challenge your friends to beat your score.
Shenandoah Valley, it’s no surprise that space scheduling. like to thank the following sponsors to date: email to members and on our Facebook Page.
is filling up quickly. Businesses such as Aire Warren Memorial Hospital, The River 95.3 Sponsored in partnership with the County of Again this year the merchants of Royal
Serv of Bull Run, Commonwealth One Federal VIRGINIA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTA- FM, BB & T, McAlister’s Deli, CenturyLink, Warren, the Town of Front Royal, and the Vir- Plaza Shopping Center are hosting their sum-
Credit Union, The Willows at Meadow Branch, TION – PUBLIC HEARING Weichert Realtors – Melanie Hamel, Blake ginia Commission for the Arts. mer concert series. All our concerts are free to
State Farm Insurance Agency – Bill Powers, & Co. Hair Spa, Front Royal Federal Credit the public, alcohol free events. We give goody
Warren County Public Schools, CenturyLink, Please be advised that the Virginia Depart- Union, Aire Serve Heating & Air Conditioning, Join the staff of the Warren County Farm bags to the first 75 people. They are to bring
First Bank, Warren Memorial Hospital, The ment of Transportation is preparing to hold Accounting Associates, First Citizens Bank. Bureau this Saturday from 9am -1pm at the their own blankets or chairs. Concerts run
River 95.3 FM, Blue Ridge Shadows, Holi- a public hearing regarding the replacement Front Royal Farmers’ Market located at Ches- from 6pm - 8pm postponed if rain. Below are
day Inn, Houlihan’s, BB&T, Northern Virginia of the Rt. 340 bridge over the South Fork of DON’T “WINE” ABOUT NOT BEING OUR ter and Main Streets. The Front Royal Farm- the dates and groups that will be performing at
Daily, Culligan’s, Weichert Realtors – Melanie the Shenandoah River at Front Royal. Also FAN ON FACEBOOK ers’ Market runs June through October every the shopping center. The Warren County Ani-
Hamel, T-Tech Systems, Impressions Plus, included in the project is a significant intersec- Thursday, 3pm-7pm and every Saturday, 9am- mal Shelter will also be available with informa-
Front Royal Federal Credit Union, Main Street tion modification at Route 340 and Route 55 We are trying to get to 600 fans and need 1pm, light rain or shine. Warren County Farm tion on pet adoptions and collecting supplies
Daily Grind & the Economic Development Au- to help improve traffic flow through the corri- your help! Refer your friends and business Bureau strives to enhance members’ lives in a needed for the shelter.(ex: old towels, blan-
thority are just the beginning of those who you dor. The meeting information is as follows: associates to our Facebook page. If you are variety of ways. One of which is by helping ag- kets, toys, pet food) - Saturday July 24,2010
will see showcasing their wares at Tradefest Public Hearing Date: August 3, 2010; Meeting the 600th person to Like us, we will “gift” you riculture prosper so you can have fresh, safe, 6pm - 8pm Just 4 Fun (Oldies) - Saturday
this year. Get your contract in today and stay time: 5pm-7pm at Front Royal Volunteer Fire 4 tickets to the 25th Annual Virginia Wine & locally grown food on your table and won’t August 28, 2010 Five of a Kind (Blue Grass)
tuned each week as we reveal new vendors, Department, 221 North Commerce Avenue. Craft Festival. If you are the person who re- have to rely on foreign food supplies. That’s tentative - Saturday Sept 11, 2010 Valerie Van
seminars and features of this year’s bigger Note: While the advertised hearing time is ferred our 600th fan, then you will get 4 tickets why Warren County Farm Bureau is happy to Fange (Classic rock, inspirational, country)
and better Tradefest – “Business Building from 5pm – 7pm, we will open the doors at too! Text like FrontRoyalChamber to 32665. be a co-sponsor again this year of the Front
Business”. 4pm; please feel free to stop in early to get Or go to http://www.facebook.com/FrontRoy- Royal Farmers’ Market. This Saturday, 9am- Want to know what movies are playing at
For more information, contact Pam at 540- a preview of the displays and information that alChamber. If you have a Facebook page, let 1pm stop by and learn more about becoming Royal Cinemas? Need to know when a movie
635-3185 or send an email to priffle@frontroy- will be provided. VDOT encourages all mem- us know by calling the chamber at 540-635- a Warren County Farm Bureau member. We starts or what other people thought of the
alchamber.com. bers of the public to attend this public hearing. 3185 or send an email with your Facebook will also be set-up periodically throughout the movie? Well find Royal Cinemas on Facebook
It is our goal to begin the right-of-way acquisi- address to facebook@frontroyalchamber.com summer and fall. Be sure to locate us next and become a fan. You can get “Fan Only”
LEADERS WANTED tion process in the Fall of 2010. and we will add you to our page! If you have time you’re at the Front Royal Farmers’ Mar- deals and discounts, post your movie reviews
Applications are currently available for both something you’d like us to post on your behalf, ket! and check the latest movie listings and show
the Chamber’s Adult and Youth Community NEW TEACHER RECEPTION- AUGUST 25, be sure to send it as well and we will do our times. Go to www.facebook.com/royalcinemas
Leadership Programs. The Youth Leadership 2010 best to post it. Main Street Daily Grind needs your help! and “Like” them today!
program is open to public, private or home- Our frozen drinks are having an identity cri-
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living or working in Front Royal or Warren dolph-Macon Academy and Riverfront Chris- The Blue Ridge Arts Council announces Frappe, or Java Cooler. Everyone who votes
LAWSUIT, from pg 41 refused to do business with Plaintiffs and COUNT III DEFAMATION BY THE TOWN 84.Upon information and belief at all times relationships destroyed.
scandal, injury to their reputation and feel- have cited statements attributable to de- OF FRONT ROYAL relevant hereto, Robinett and Troutman 88.Much of this injury will endure perma-
ings, and financial loss, and have been fendants regarding this bribery and unethi- Sanders were acting within the scope of nently as the defamatory statement seem
hampered in the conduct of their business cal behavior as the reason for terminating 78.The Plaintiffs incorporates by reference their employment with TOFR in the provi- to “live on forever” on the internet.
and affairs. the business relationship with plaintiffs. all prior paragraphs herein, as if set forth sion of legal services. As such, the TOFR
74.Poe and Horton are not and were not fully. is vicariously liable for the actions of Robi- PRAYER FOR RELIEF
COUNT II DAMAGE TO REPUTATION public officials at any material time herein. 79.At all times relevant hereto, Defendants nett and Troutman Sanders as outlined in
AND DAMAGE TO EMOTIONAL AND 75.The above remarks are, from their Holloway, Lauder, and Sayre receive pay- paragraphs 1 through 83. WHEREFORE, your Plaintiffs SolAV-
MENTAL HEALTH usual construction and common usage, ment from the Town of Front Royal, Virgin- 85.By any measurable, however plausible, erde, LLC, Donald F. Poe and Gregory A.
construed as insults and are defamatory ia for their positions on the Town Council the publication by a town council member to Horton, in compensation for the general
70.Plaintiff incorporate all prior para- per se. Defendants knew said remarks of Front Royal, Virginia. the NVD of the defamatory memorandum damage to aforesaid Plaintiffs reputation
graphs, as if fully set forth herein. were false, defamatory, slanderous and 80.Upon information and belief, Defen- and related material, the Defendants knew throughout the local community, the Unit-
71.The remarks made by Defendants Hol- insulting and they made them with the dants Holloway, Lauder, and Sayre each or should have known that such statement ed States of America, and the world, and
loway, Lauder and Sayre as well as Robi- intent to injure Plaintiffs’ good reputations receive a Form W-2 from the Town of Front would cause the Plaintiffs harm. in compensation for the damage done to
nett and Troutman Sanders clearly impugn and livelihood. Royal annually. 86.Defendant The Town of Front Royal Donald F. Poe and Gregory A. Horton’s
the honesty and integrity of the Plaintiffs 76.As a proximate result of said false, ma- 81.Upon information and belief Thomas R. acted with negligence and actual malice mental, emotional, and physical health
and imply that they are no better than a licious, insulting, defamatory and slander- Robinett is the Town Attorney for the Town in publishing and or sharing or leaking the and well-being, your Plaintiffs seeks the
common criminal and ought to be pros- ous remarks, Plaintiffs have been caused of Front Royal, Virginia, and is an employ- false and defamatory statements, express sum of THIRTY MILLION DOLLARS
ecuted as such. to suffer humiliation, embarrassment, ee of the Town of Front Royal, Virginia. and implied. ($30,000,000.00) in actual and presumed
72.Poe and Horton realized in the near mortification, shame, vilification, ridicule, 82.Upon information and belief Troutman 87.As a proximate result of said false, ma- damages from the Defendants jointly and
and far term following resolution of this exposure to public infamy, disgrace, and Sanders, LLP is a law firm in Richmond, licious, insulting, defamatory and slander- severally; and THREE HUNDRED FIFTY
matter that all hope of anything resem- scandal, injury to their reputation and feel- Virginia and an independent contractor ous remarks, Plaintiffs have been caused THOUSAND DOLLARS ($350,000.00) in
bling a “normal life” which they had before ings, and financial loss, and have been for the Town of Front Royal and provides to suffer humiliation, embarrassment, punitive damages per defendant from the
is now over and has been destroyed per- hampered in the conduct of their business legal services on an ad hoc basis and is mortification, shame, vilification, ridicule, Defendants, jointly and severally, plus pre-
manently due to the defamation levied by and affairs. paid by TOFR for legal services provided exposure to public infamy, disgrace, and judgment interest, post judgment interest,
Defendants. 77.Much of this injury will endure perma- to TOFR. scandal, injury to their reputation and feel- reasonable attorney’s fees and costs ex-
73.Due to these tortious statements by nently as the defamatory statement seem 83.The TOFR is legally liable for these ings, and financial loss, and have been pended in this action, and such other relief
Defendants, officials and potential cus- to “live on forever” on the internet. actions of its employees performed in the hampered in the conduct of their business as the Court may deem just.
tomers in Tennessee and Alabama have course and scope of their employment. and affairs and have had their business TRIAL BY JURY IS DEMANDED.

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Fri Jul 23, 2010 meets at the Government Center in conjunction with a 5K race awards vention and safety tips from many local your friend overnight to participate in
ceremony. Food will be served around vendors and the Front Royal Police De- the stuffed animal slumber party. Please
Forecast for 22630 (98° | 75°) Tue Jul 27, 2010 12:00pm. Several bands are being con- partment. register.
tacted to perform (Christian Rock). There
2pm - 4pm Vino E Formaggio Wine Tast- 9am - 10am Samuels Public Library. will also be a planned moon bounce & Wed Aug 4, 2010 4pm - 10pm Warren County Fair. To-
ing. 124 E. Main Street. Always Free, “Whoo’s Awake in the Night?” presented dunking booth. Speakers from the local, night is the 53rd Annual Warren County
Always Fun! www.vinoeformaggio.com by the Wildlife Center of Virginia, will state and federal elected officials will 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library. Fair. ATV Dirt Drage begins at 6:00p.
635-2812 feature live nocturnal animals. For all also appear. Today is Toddler Story Time.Theme: Go- Darryl Worley performs at 8:30p. Other
ages. ing Camping attractions are: Torres One Ring Fam-
5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival. 8th 6pm - 7pm Beauty Pageant. Warren ily Circus, Masters of the Chainsawm
Street & Crosby Road. All proceeds 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesday. 95.3 County Fairgrounds. Tonight is the “Tiny, 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library. Bing, Trade Show and events in the 4-H
benefit the Front Royal Fire/Rescue Vol- FM, 1450 AM, Comcast TV 23 or lis- Little Miss, and Preteen” Beauty Pag- Today is Preschool Story Time. Theme: Barn. Admission: $10.00; children 7- 12
unteeer Fire Department. ten live or to the podcasts at theriv- eants for the Warren County Fair. Going Camping - $5.00 and 6 & under are FREE.
er953online.com
7pm - 10pm Front Porch Style Pickin’ Sun Aug 1, 2010 12:30pm - 1pm Warren County Busi- 7pm - 9pm Gazebo Gathering. Main
Party. Warren County Senior Center, Wed Jul 28, 2010 ness On The River 95.3. 95.3 FM, 1450 Street. Enjoy music at the Gazebo to-
1217 Commonwealth Ave. All levels Warren County Fair Flea Market is AM, Comcast TV 23 or listen live or to night located at Main/Chester Streets -
of talent are welcome. Acoustic instru- 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library. closed for the fair and re-opens Sat. Aug the podcasts at theriver953online.com Downtown Front Royal. FREE and open
ments only. Today is Toddler Story Time. Theme: 21. warrencountyfair.com/15.html to the public. Sponsored by the Blue
Good Food 4pm - 10pm Warren County Fair. Tonight Ridge Arts Council. Entertainment pro-
7pm - 9pm Gazebo Gathering. 7pm - 8pm Concert at the Fairgrounds. is the 53rd Annual Warren County Fair! vided tonight by: The 8 Tracks - rewind
Main Street. Enjoy music at the Ga- 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library. John Michael Montgomery. warrencoun- Nascar Nationwide Series is from 4:00p the music and sounds of the 70s.
zebo tonight located at Main/Ches- Today is Preschool Story Time. Theme: tyfair.com - 9:00p. ATV Dirt Drag begins at 6:00p
ter Streets Downtown. FREE and Good Food as well as the 4-H Market Beef Show & Sat Aug 7, 2010
open to the public. Sponsored by the Mon Aug 2, 2010 Dairy Cattle Show. “Confederate Rail-
Blue Ridge Arts Council. Entertainment Thu Jul 29, 2010 road” begins at 8:30p. Other attractions Warren County Fair Flea Market is
provided tonight by: Wagfoot - a great 4pm - 10pm Warren County Fair. The are: Midway Rides, Torres One Ring closed for the fair and re-opens Sat. Aug
blend of country and classic rock. 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library. 53rd Annual Warren County Fair begins Family Circus, Masters of the Chain- 21. warrencountyfair.com/15.html
Today is Toddler Story Time. Theme: tonight with the midway opening and sawm Bing, Trade Show and events in
Sat Jul 24, 2010 Good Food pageants beginning at 6:00pm. Ride the 4-H Barn. Admission: $10.00; chil- 9am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main Street.
the Midway Rides for one price tonight dren 7-12 - $5.00 and 6 & under are frontroyalfarmersmarket.com
Forecast for 22630 (98° | 76°) 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library. - $18.00. Enjoy the 4-H Market Goat FREE. Ride the Midway Rides for one
Today is Preschool Story Time. Theme: Show @ 6:30pm and Stoney Roberts price tonight - $18.00. 9am - 10am Football Registration. War-
Warren County Fair Flea Market is Good Food performing at 7:00pm. Other attractions ren County Senior Center. Today is
closed for the fair and re-opens Sat. Aug are: Torres One Ring Family Circus, Thu Aug 5, 2010 “sign-up” day for the 2010 Front Royal
21. warrencountyfair.com/15.html 3pm - 7pm Farmers Market. Main Street. Masters of the Chainsawm Bing, Trade Midget Football League. Applications
frontroyalfarmersmarket.com Show and events in the 4-H Barn. Ad- 10am - 11am Samuels Public Library. will be taken today. Applications may
9am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main Street. mission: $10.00; children 7-12 - $5.00 Today is Toddler Story Time.Theme: Go- also be picked up at the Parks/Recre-
frontroyalfarmersmarket.com 3:30pm - 4:30pm Samuels Public Li- and 6 & under are FREE. ing Camping ation Department. 9:00a - Returning
brary. Today is Big Kids Story Time for Players; 10:00a - New Registrants;
2pm - 3pm Samuels Public Library. children ages 6 and up. Theme: Color! Tue Aug 3, 2010 11am - 12pm Samuels Public Library. 11:00a - Try outs on Softball Field. For
Manga Meet Up. Come in to discuss Today is Preschool Story Time. Them: those 8 years of age before November
manga favorites, showcase collectibles Fri Jul 30, 2010 12:30pm - 1pm Tourism Tuesday. 95.3 Going Camping 1 and not over 12 years of age by No-
and meet others with your interests. For FM, 1450 AM, Comcast TV 23 or lis- vember 1 and weigh 55 lbs. minimum,
ages 10 and up. Please register. 7pm - 9pm Gazebo Gathering. Main ten live or to the podcasts at theriv- 3pm - 7pm Farmers Market. Main Street. but no over 170 lbs. maximum. www.
Street. Enjoy music at the Gazebo to- er953online.com frontroyalfarmersmarket.com frmidgetfooball.com
5pm - 11pm Fireman’s Carnival at 8th night located at Main/Chester Streets
Street & Crosby Road. Downtown Front Royal. FREE and 3pm - 4pm Samuels Public Library. 3:30pm - 4:30pm Samuels Public Li- 9am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main Street.
open to the public. Sponsored by the Chess Showdown for ages 9 and up. brary. Today is Big Kid’s Story time for frontroyalfarmersmarket.com
6pm - 8pm Summer Concert at Royal Blue Ridge Arts Council. Entertainment Bring a Chess set and challenge your ages 6 and up. Them: Ancient Egypt
Plaza Shopping Center. Listen to mu- provided tonight by: The Moonlighters - friends to a game. Please register. 2pm - 3pm Samuels Public Library.
sic tonight on the grassy area of Royal traditional Amercian music, swing, jazz 4pm - 10pm Warren County Fair. To- Teen Creative Writing Club for ages 12
Plaza Shopping Center. Bring your lawn blues and oldies. 4pm - 10pm Warren County Fair. Tonight night is the 53rd Annual Warren County and up. Please register.
chairs, blankets, picnic baskets, etc is the the 53rd Annual Warren County Fair!Nascar Nationwide Series is from
and enjoy the outdoor venue. Music/ Sat Jul 31, 2010 Fair and its “Family Night” where ad- 4:00p - 9:00p. The 4-H Market Lamb 4pm - 10pm Warren County Fair. Tonight
Entertainment suitable for all ages. No mission is Adults - $5.00 and Children Show begins at 6:30p. Stoney Roberts is the 53rd Annual Warren County Fair.
alcohol or pets allowed. No admission. Warren County Fair Flea Market is - FREE. Nascar Nationwide Series is plays at 7:00p as well as the begin- 4-H Livestock Sale begins at 9:00a.
Sponsored by the Royal Plaza Shopping closed for the fair and re-opens Sat. Aug from 4:00p - 9:00p. 4-H Market Hog ning of the Demolition Derby. A $1,000 ITTPA Tractor Pull begins at 4:00p.
Center. Tonight’s Entertainment is “Just 21. warrencountyfair.com/15.html Show begins at 6:30p. Other events in- Karaoke Playoff begins at 7:30p. Other Mollly Hatchet begins at 8:30p. Other
4 Fun” clude Monster Trucks, Torres, One Ring attractions are: Torres One Ring Family attractions are: Torres One Ring Family
9am - 10am Beauty Pageant. Warren Family Circus, Masters of the Chainsaw, Circus, Masters of the Chainsawm Bing, Circus, Masters of the Chainsawm Bing,
Sun Jul 25, 2010 County Fairground. Today is the “Fair of Bing, Trade Show and events in the 4- Trade Show and events in the 4-H Barn. Trade Show and events in the 4-H Barn.
the Fair” Beauty Pageant. H Barn. Ride the Midway Rides for one Admission: $10.00; children 7-12 - $5.00 Admission: $10.00; children 7-12 - $5.00
Forecast for 22630 (92° | 68°) price - $18.00 tonight. and 6 & under are FREE. and 6 & under is FREE.
9am - 1pm Farmers Market. Main Street.
Warren County Fair Flea Market is frontroyalfarmersmarket.com 6pm - 9pm National Night Out. Main Fri Aug 6, 2010 Sun Aug 8, 2010
closed for the fair and re-opens Sat. Aug Street. Enjoy a night of bands at the Ga-
21. warrencountyfair.com/15.html 10am - 4pm Republican Picnic. Main zebo Area: Skyline High School Band, 3pm - 4pm Samuels Public Library. Warren County Fair Flea Market is
Street. 2nd Annual Warren County Re- Warren County High School Band, Bill Stuffed Animal Sleepover Story Time for closed for the fair and re-opens Sat. Aug
Mon Jul 26, 2010 publican Family Picnic is being held Dykes Bluegrass Band and much more ages 4 and up. Bring a favorite stuffed 21. warrencountyfair.com/15.html
today at the Gazebo Area located at as the community celebrates a fun time animal to enjoy a story time program
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