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Newspaper

Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1978

Page

2

Police Chief Suspended in Elkton Over Evidence Rule

Elkton Town Council suspends Police Chief Charles Hammer for 30 days without pay and four months probation after a closed hearing on his failure to file lab evidence on time for the marijuana possession case of former Elkton officer Fred N. Cloonan Jr. Cloonan’s charges were dismissed in Harrisonburg Rockingham County due to missing evidence deadlines.

Elkton Charles Hammer Hammer Fred N. Cloonan Jr Cloonan Harrisonburg- Rockingham County John A. Paul Richmond Virginia Senate Senate Privileges & Election Committee Senate Culpeper (Ap Madison County Culpeper County Robert Lee Jenkins Donald Wayne Hoffman Madison Roxanne Pullen Robert E. Peters Peters Miss Pullen Orange County Virginia Culpeper

Michael Perry Named Chairman of Winchester Chamber Conservation Panel

Michael Perry general superintendent of Stuart M. Perry Inc was named chairman of the Winchester Frederick County Chamber of Commerce conservation of resources committee The appointment was announced by new president Nancy Lee manager of the C P Telephone Company in Winchester The group outlined goals for the year including reviewing the current crisis and distributing energy conservation tips to the public The committee aims to promote conservation locally and collaborate with community groups on related efforts.

Michael Perry Winchester-Frederick County Conservation of Winchester- Frederick County

Anonymous Donation Fills United Fund Drive Goal

A surprise anonymous gift arrived at 4:15 p.m. yesterday, bringing the United Fund drive to its $169,600 target after a banquet where organizers noted a first shortfall in eight years. Executives Dolly White Carl S. Napps and Michael S. Foreman were pictured at the luncheon.

United Fund Drive United Fund Office Dolly White Carl S. Napps Michael S. Foreman

Keeping Families Together in Child Abuse Efforts

Welfare leaders emphasize preserving the family unit while addressing abuse and neglect. Frederick and Winchester departments note shifts from removing children to fostering family support through counseling and community services.

Frances Propps Frederick County Propps Frederick Winchester Betty Molden Welfare Department Welfare Northwestern Mental Health and Retardation Board Protective Service

Shenandoah Valley Travel Banquet Headed by Robb

Del Raymond and Del Alson Smith join nine valley legislators in Winchester for the Shenandoah Valley Travel Association banquet. Lt. Gov. Robb will speak at 6 30 p.m. at the Lee Jackson Restaurant and Motor Inn. Attendees include senators Miller Truban and Emick plus delegates Paul Solomon Miller Garland Cranwell. Park and Blue Ridge officials will report during the afternoon session. Tickets available by mail or phone.

del. Raymond Guest Front Royal del. Alson Smith Winchester General Assembly Shenandoah Valley Travel Association Charles S. Robb Lee Jackson Motor Inn Robert Jacobsen Shenandoah National Park Gary Everhardt Blue Ridge Parkway

Local Merchants Extend Energy Saving Measures Amid Crisis

Conservation steps remain in force with outdoor lighting reduced and building heat cut. A&P cites eight hour store windows last year while Frederick County schools anticipate potential night class and event eliminations if Governor Office cutbacks are mandated. PE serves 125000 in Virginia, 350000 in Maryland, 120000 in West Virginia and faces coal shortages, a destroyed Harrison Power Station, and plans to buy oil generated power to cover a $2 million replacement.

A&p Governor’s Office State Department of Education Edward Lizer Frederick County Lizer Virginia Maryland West Virginia Allegheny Power APS Harrison Power Station Clarksburg W. Va

Weather summary for Northern Valley snow and cold spell

Occasional light snow ends this evening with clearing tonight and teens lows. Friday turns mostly sunny with highs near 30 and lingering mountain snow flurries tonight. Extended outlook shows fair cold Saturday followed by rain or snow Sunday and Monday with 30s highs and 20s lows. Rainfall totals and historic averages listed.

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