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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1978
Page
12
Winter weather makes car batteries fail and drivers rely on jumper cables. The US Department of Transportation outlines proper procedures, ventilation, eye protection, and caution to avoid skin burns, chemical exposure, or explosions when charging or jump-starting.
Mary Helen Loftin outlines pros and cons of wood stove heating for Warren County residents. Benefits include renewable fuel, potential cost savings, and independence, while drawbacks cover installation effort, varying efficiency, wood supply access, safety, and insect concerns. Contact Warren County Extension at 635 4316 for more guidance.
Blandy Experimental Farm highlights Nandina domestica Heavenly Bamboo as Plant of the Month. The evergreen shrub thrives in sun or shade, with red berries and autumn foliage color. mentions Al bea variety and Nana Purpurea cultivar. Spring events include Williamsburg Symposium, Charleston Spring Symposium, and Boxwood Society meeting at Blandy.
Clarke County Frederick County and Winchester Recreation Departments sponsor a charter bus trip to Ice Capades at Capitol Centre on Sunday Feb 5. Bus leaves War Memorial Building at 3 p.m. returns about 11 p.m. Tickets include seat and bus fare for 12.50. Registration on first come basis by calling 667 4607 weekdays 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Deadline 4 30 p.m. Friday Jan 27. Children 15 or under must be accompanied by a eligible adult.
The Frederick, Clarke, and Winchester recreation departments expand a ski program with four Saturday trips to Massanutten Village on Jan 14 Jan 28 Feb 11 and Feb 25. Buses depart War Memorial Building at 4 30 p m and return by 11 30 p m.
The Cash Box nationwide survey lists top records with Bee Gees at number one and Queen’s We Are The Champions closing the top ten. Other entries include Linda Ronstadt Blue Bayou Debby Boone You Light Up My Life Rod Stewart Here You Come Again Dolly Parton Paul Simon Randy Newman Randy Newman Slip Slidin Away and Randy Newman Short People.
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