City Police Add Seven New Officers and Promote Hite
Police Chief Warren Rudolph announced the promotion of Ralph Hite to corporal inchester and the addition of seven patrolmen and a meter-checker, reaching authorized strength of 42 sworn officers. Hite began as patrolman in 1966 and led a recent competitive exam, while new staff include a former assistant chief and two former sergeants.
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Atkins Search Continues for Hope Atkins
Police in Front Royal and Warren County with U S Customs, aided by a helicopter, pursue abducted Hope Atkins 21 who vanished from a laundromat Friday morning. Thomas Drumheller 49 faces abduction charges as investigators seek a 1969 green Plymouth linked to the case.
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Antiques expert studies Winchester crafts through region
Sylvia V Long reports Mary Neal of the Museum of Early Southern Decorative Arts spends about six months in Winchester and surrounding counties documenting 17th to 19th century southern crafts. Neal aims to record and photograph significant works, appeal to locals for information, and contact regional craftsmen while avoiding purchases. She can be reached at 20 N. Washington St. Winchester or 703-667-9643.
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Front Royal Council Goofs: No Public Hearings Held
Front Royal council failed to hold public hearings due to a six day advance notice requirement. Five hearings had last ads on December 6. Krump advised actions would not be valid. Next hearing opportunity is January 14 at the regular meeting. An ordinance to raise chlorides in the sewer system was approved. Duck Street speed limit was set to 15 mph. Officials present included Mayor William A. Lillard and Vice Mayor Kermit Nichols.
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Berryville Artist Paints Pet Portraits on Rocks for Gift Shop
Gail Jenkins of Berryville, 26, creates oil painted pet portraits on rocks, including cats and a fox, selling through Clarke County shops. Commissions vary by animal and view, with drying time of weeks for oil paints and prices based on difficulty and detail. Jenkins sources rocks locally from Shenandoah and Capon Rivers and takes orders via Log Cabin Gift Shop on Route 7.
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Water line breaks prompt calls for new storage tank in Frederick
Frederick County Sanitation Authority discussed a series of three water line breaks in October that risked contamination and low pressure in Stephens City Middletown Winchester and Stephens Run. Engineer director Ellington Jones urged funding for an extra storage tank to maintain supply and pressure, especially in Sunnyside, and noted backflow contamination risks. A half million dollar Farmers Home loan was approved to fund Sunnyside improvements and complete the water project.
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