Millwood Avenue Study Public Input Meeting - October 19th Meeting Materials:
- Aerial
- Handouts
Millwood Avenue Study Public Input Meeting -September 20th at 6 p.m. Meeting Materials:
Friday, November 12, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
The 5 projects listed on the MOU between "SU and City"
The five projects that were made public back on November 6, 2009 are the following:
The two articles were in print on November 6th and 13th of 2009 in the Winchester Star.
· Creating a new entrance to Winchester and Shenandoah University from Millwood Avenue.
· Examining the tennis and basketball courts in the city park to improve usage and safety for the university and city residents.
· Renovating and programming for the amphitheater in the park.
· Examining and improving traffic flow around Jubal Early Drive and Millwood Avenue.
· Creating housing, classrooms, and/or performance spaces in the downtown area.
The two articles were in print on November 6th and 13th of 2009 in the Winchester Star.
Building benefits
City, SU to cooperate on renovation projects
11/06/2009
http://winchesterstar.com/pages/view/build.html
City, SU to cooperate on renovation projects
11/06/2009
http://winchesterstar.com/pages/view/build.html
Council to honor FOIA regulations
Aug. 18 closed session violated meeting rules
11/13/2009
http://winchesterstar.com/pages/view/foia.html
Aug. 18 closed session violated meeting rules
11/13/2009
http://winchesterstar.com/pages/view/foia.html
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
WMC had a profit total of $311.7 million for years 2000-2008
Just discovered this website: http://www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#, that had profit figures that were documented for years 2000-2004 as the Winchester Medical Center had a 9yr profit total of $311.7 million during years 2000-2008.
To download a 11x17 PDF file of this information on the Winchester Medical Center, click of the following document: Winchester Medical Center financials 2000thru2006_via_www.faqs.org.pdf
| 2000 | $11,917,127 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2001 | $4,262,944 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2002 | $25,868,766 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2003 | $35,113,921 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2004 | $46,711,931 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2005 | $54,346,679 | (per IRS990 & www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2006 | $57,422,789 | (per IRS990 & www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2007 | $66,617,961 | (per IRS990 & www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2008 | $9,500,911 | (per IRS990 & www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | ||||||||||
| 2009 | N/A | |||||||||||
| Total: | $311,763,029 | WMC's profits 2000-2008 |
To download a 11x17 PDF file of this information on the Winchester Medical Center, click of the following document: Winchester Medical Center financials 2000thru2006_via_www.faqs.org.pdf
Monday, October 11, 2010
A Handbook of The Winchester Public Schools (The Handley Schools)
History on the only endowed public school system in the United States, the John Handley Foundation.
(Judge Handley also left money that constructed the Frederick Douglass school which this author did not share)
A Handbook of The Winchester Public Schools (The Handley Schools)
(Judge Handley also left money that constructed the Frederick Douglass school which this author did not share)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
No pay increases for Nurses/staff at WMC since 2007?
According to sources inside the Winchester Medical Center, nurses/staff have not received a "cost of living increase" since 2007.
There is some conflicting information whether or not the nurses/staff were promised a pay increase after meeting the Magnet Designation announced back on September 16, 2008 and more recently, another pay increase for the nurses/staff meeting the American Hospital Association requirements.
There is some conflicting information whether or not the nurses/staff were promised a pay increase after meeting the Magnet Designation announced back on September 16, 2008 and more recently, another pay increase for the nurses/staff meeting the American Hospital Association requirements.
The perception is that due to the lack of pay increases is the reason why some nurses who reside in Winchester and Frederick County are leaving the WMC and going across the mountain for better pay.
For the record, The Pub has advocated that the nurses and blue collar workers are under compensated. Reference this link dated October 14, 2009 ...
The “Winchester Medical Center” has been very profitable for years 2000-2008:
| 2000 | $11,917,127 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2001 | $4,262,944 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2002 | $25,868,766 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2003 | $35,113,921 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2004 | $46,711,931 | (per www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2005 | $54,346,679 | (per IRS990 & www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2006 | $57,422,789 | (per IRS990 & www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2007 | $66,617,961 | (per IRS990 & www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2008 | $9,500,911 | (per IRS990 & www.faqs.org/tax-exempt/VA/Winchester-Medical-Center.html#) | |
| 2009 | N/A |
Maybe the short comings in WMC’s profits in 2008 led to the Valley Health officials in not giving a "cost of living" pay increases for the nurses/staff. Based on these figures above, it's the only thing that seems logical.
But for some WMC and VHS executives, they still received some type of pay increase from 2007 to 2008 and most notable, the former CEO/PRES compensation package increases.
But for some WMC and VHS executives, they still received some type of pay increase from 2007 to 2008 and most notable, the former CEO/PRES compensation package increases.
Valley Health System's Top Salaries and Top Contractors
For the record, there has been no rebuttal featured in the Winchester Star toward Mrs. Luttrell's commentary since it appeared in print on January 17, 2009.
Short of nurses
I am writing this letter concerning the Jan. 10 article in The Star headlined “Nonprofit paradox.” I understand the “pie” Valley Health community benefit. I understand the hospital is a nonprofit hospital. But the Winchester Medical Center is very short of nurses.
Several times when my husband has been a patient, I overhear in the hallways, “We are short this shift.” There has been one nurse at a time on a floor to handle 12 rooms. That is one reason, as a care-giver, I stay 24/7.
The point I am getting to is the CEO and administrators whose salaries were posted in the paper could take a lesser pay and see that the money goes to the nursing income. This would make it more inviting to the nursing community to nurse there.
I know of several nurses who are leaving the area because of the pay. These people who get these big salaries have only a medical back ground in books. They are not like the nurses who take care of patients to see they are well. They are short-paid!
I think this “nonprofit” hospital needs to reline its incomes to help the community get more nurses and pay them well enough to want to stay here.
I am not saying my husband did not get good care, because he did. But I was with him 24/7 during his stay. I welcome any response to this letter. If I am wrong, please do not hesitate to answer.
FRANCES LUTTRELL Frederick County
January 17, 2009
Winchester Star's Letter to Editor
I am writing this letter concerning the Jan. 10 article in The Star headlined “Nonprofit paradox.” I understand the “pie” Valley Health community benefit. I understand the hospital is a nonprofit hospital. But the Winchester Medical Center is very short of nurses.
Several times when my husband has been a patient, I overhear in the hallways, “We are short this shift.” There has been one nurse at a time on a floor to handle 12 rooms. That is one reason, as a care-giver, I stay 24/7.
The point I am getting to is the CEO and administrators whose salaries were posted in the paper could take a lesser pay and see that the money goes to the nursing income. This would make it more inviting to the nursing community to nurse there.
I know of several nurses who are leaving the area because of the pay. These people who get these big salaries have only a medical back ground in books. They are not like the nurses who take care of patients to see they are well. They are short-paid!
I think this “nonprofit” hospital needs to reline its incomes to help the community get more nurses and pay them well enough to want to stay here.
I am not saying my husband did not get good care, because he did. But I was with him 24/7 during his stay. I welcome any response to this letter. If I am wrong, please do not hesitate to answer.
FRANCES LUTTRELL Frederick County
January 17, 2009
Winchester Star's Letter to Editor