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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1979
Page
15
Edward Combs, a determined runner, trains toward national competition at the 1979 International Special Olympics Games in Brockport New York on August 13. He values sport, art, and independence, highlighting the voluntary nature of Special Olympics and the social obstacles athletes overcome.
An open house Sunday August 5 celebrates Lisa Steed and Edward Combs, two Special Olympians from the area heading to the International Summer Games in Brockport New York on August 8. Lisa competes in free floor exercise and balance beam. Edward runs the 500 meter events. The event runs 2 to 4 p.m. at the Open Hearth Restaurant.
Marshall Coleman Virginia attorney general will open the Frederick County Youth Fair at 7 30 p m Monday. Brenda McIntire rising senior at James Wood High will speak for local youth. A Miss Frederick County Youth Fair 79 beauty contest follows with Sally For You to perform at 9 30 p m. The fair opens gates at 6 30 with music and concessions. An amateur photography exhibit debuts as a new feature with Valley Photo Centre certificates for judges Best Show awards.
At a town council work session, engineer Chuck Maddox outlined a revised plan to expand and merge Stephens City water and sewer treatment, updating a 1976 study. The proposal includes a $740,000 screening technology and a larger 0.54 million gallon per day facility, with possible higher user rates and state funding decisions pending approval for federal funds by October.
At Watermelon Park Clarke County the Spirit of the Shenandoah Camp meeting runs a week long gospel festival hosted by The Hopper Brothers and Connie. Attendance nears a thousand this weekend with nightly programs featuring Rex Nelon Singers Singing Echoes Kingsmen and Winklers Grove Quartet. A Saturday talent contest awards 200 prize trophies free recording and albums plus a TV appearance. Sunday honors include Rev Phil Hoskins baptismal service in the Shenandoah River. Tickets are 5 adults 250 children ages 6-12. under 6 free.
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