Motorized Bicycles Catching On In Area
Local dealers Valley Cycle Center and Miller Auto Sales report mopeds gaining traction as a new transportation option. The bikes use helper motors under 20 mph by Virginia law and require pedaling to start, with common models from Batavus Cimatti Jana and Tomas brands. Officials note safety training and legal rules for licensing and helmet use, while noting quick adoption among middle aged riders and professionals.
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Star
Garelli
Batavus
Cimatti
America
Valley Cycle Center
N. Kent St
Miller Auto Sales
Virginia
Myers
Sears, Roebuck and Co
George
John Miller
Miller
U.S
Richmond
Virginia Beach
Godfrey Volkswagen
Lowe's
Winchester
Front Royal Road
Mopeds emerge as new American transportation option
The motorized bicycle or moped gains attention as a cheap, cleaner transport. Officials note speeds up to 30 mph with engine aid, while states set varying limits on speed and horsepower. Industry worries about safety training and sales impact on motorcycles persist.
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United States
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Texas
Ohio
Michigan
Nevada
California
Hawaii
New Jersey
Rosenker
Ballet Pupils Shouldn't Go on Toe Too Soon
DeeDee Arnone a Marin County ballet teacher warns that forcing children under 10 to dance on pointe can cause permanent foot damage. She cites an 8 year old and notes joints and growth are at risk. The teacher limits young students to pre ballet positions to protect their feet.
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San Rafael
Calif
DeeDee Arnone
Marin County Ballet
New Arrival at Warren Memorial Hospital
The Warren Memorial Hospital welcomes a daughter named Carolyn May to Mr. and Mrs. Les Jackson Danner of Front Royal on November 20. The mother is formerly Carolyn May Sisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Jackson Danner
Front Royal
Carolyn May
Poppy Sale Raises 730.63 for Veterans Rehabilitation
Final results of the Poppy Sale by Conrad Hoover Unit 21 American Legion Auxiliary total 730.63. Proceeds fund the unit’s Rehabilitation program with 10 percent directed to the Department. Contributions include gifts to veterans hospitals, canteen books, Braille Press, the Blind, and other funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Hoover
American Legion Auxiliary
Virginia
Martinsburg
W. Va
Central State Hospital
Department
Braille Press
American Foundation For the Blind
Society For the Blind
Heart, Cancer
Red Cross
Claude Grim
Poppy Sale
Beta Sigma Phi hears Dr Elizabeth Sherman at chapter meeting
Epsilon Lambda Chapter hosted Dr Elizabeth Sherman of Front Royal who spoke on her medical career and women professionals. Mrs Nancy Pond noted the Doe Smith project pickup for Dec 20 at Union Hall. Regina Browning said the Tootsie Roll Bank drive continues with banks via chapter members. Plans for the Dec 13 Christmas party at Vicki Grimsley home and the next meeting on Dec 10 at 7 30 p m at Mrs Grimsley residence.
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Vicki Grimsley
Grimsley
Winchester Friends Share Thanksgiving Visits
Mr and Mrs Harold Ranson of Winchester returned from a trip to Florida and Nassau. Mr and Mrs Paul Ritter of Winchester visited their son Don Ritter in Florida. Mr and Mrs Dennis Sumption and son Todd of Atlanta were in Winchester for Thanksgiving visiting Mrs Sumption’s parents, Mr and Mrs P W Clark of 318 Fox Drive. The Sumptions are now visiting Mr Sumption’s parents in Richmond.
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Harold Ranson
Winchester
Florida
Nassau
Paul Ritter
Don Ritter
Dennis Sumption
Todd
Atlanta, Ga
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Jim Myers
Andrew P. Miller
Lowes
Jana
Tomas
David Steed
Henry Godfrey
Herman Elliott
Dolores Barclay
Associated Press
J. David Jones
Serge Seguin
Motobecane
Wayside Inn
Middletown
Warren Memorial Hospital
Winchester Evening Star
Pas
Areee
Loudoun St. Mall
Dr. Sherman Sorority
Leggett
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