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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1979
Page
11
Front Royal polygraph examiner Larry Genebach explains the device measures breathing heart rate and skin response to verify truth. He notes tests require voluntary participation and pretest interview, with questions yes-no and no surprises, while stressing reliability when used by a competent examiner.
Winchester Circuit Court will hear charges against Frederick County Sheriff Mauck and Deputy Brill for allegedly converting a confiscated 9mm pistol to personal use between 1977 and 1979. Brill allegedly sold the gun to Mauck for 100 dollars in 1977, though the grand jury found no action recommended against Mauck. The report notes departmental confusion and recommends Brill be indicted under applicable Virginia law.
James Berry was elected Chairman of the Wincher County Planning Commission at a meeting. Joseph will fill the vice chair. George P. Duane of Chem Pak Co. joined the commission. A west side North Washington St. block downzone hearing was set for Jan 24. A grand jury report discussed weapons custody and misfeasance definitions.
Frederick County Supervisor Roger Koontz argued at a Planning Commission workshop that the county cannot shoulder costs for police schools and fire services from multi family developments. Planners suggested limited 10 acre blocks remain multi family while others are rezoned, with Brumback proposing cost offset categories and Gordon urging continued public input before formal action.
Frederick County Planning Commission sets January 1980 Tuesday public meetings in five districts to discuss downzoning proposals. About half of recreational subdivision land, roughly 6,285 acres, would be downzoned to agricultural where not yet platted. Public sessions run every Tuesday at 7 p.m. through January starting Jan 8 at Roundhill Center.
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