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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1978
Page
8
Randy Newman’s satire driven hit Short People sparked strong reactions as Boston stations refused to play the song amid listener pressure. Newman laughed off the controversy noting the exaggeration and misperceptions about the lyrics. The piece also notes public and civic events connected to charity drives in Winchester and Frederick County.
Winchester Mayor Stewart Bell Jr will speak at the Frederick Winchester Home Builders luncheon titled Winchesters Today and The Immediate Future. The meeting at Duff's Rebel will vote on the 1978 officers and board, with reports on local ordinances and the Shenandoah River pump over controversy. The event is Dutch-treat and open to the public.
Winchester Frederick Red Cross begins Advanced Lifesaving classes at War Memorial Indoor Pool on January 17 from 6 30 to 9 p m with ongoing Tuesday and Thursday sessions through February Though dates are tentative the course covers swimming and lifesaving skills and serves as a prerequisite for the Water Safety Instructor course Attendees must be 15 or older and pass a preliminary swim test Registration is at 436 N Brad dock St An Adapted Aquatics course for instructors of disabled swimmers is set for February 24 25 26 at 1 p m at the same pool taught by a Richmond Red Cross instructor and requires current Water Safety Instructor or Basic Swimming Instructor authorization Participants may call 662 5412 to register.
Frederick County EHC Program Planning is set for January 16 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Board of Supervisors Room with officers and committee chairmen urged to attend. Valley Mill Extension Homemakers Club meets January 17 at 10 a.m. in the War Memorial Building led by Mrs. Courtney Bragg with hostess volunteers.
Dr. W. Eric Kemp, president of the American Heart Association Virginia Affiliate, was guest of honor at a Winchester reception to launch the 1978 Heart Fund Campaign. Local leaders Mrs. Parker and Mrs. Smith will coordinate volunteers for February fund drive. Virginia volunteers promote free screenings and CPR education while public contributions support 24 research projects in state medical schools. The figures show high cardiovascular deaths in Winchester and Frederick County. Call numbers provided to help. February is National Heart Month.
The Better Business Bureau warns buyers to scrutinize siding ads and warranties before choosing. Compare R values, ask about guarantees, and obtain at least three written estimates for materials such as aluminum vinyl wood or steel.
The article argues stress is a constant, even beneficial, force shaping infants to adults. It links birth trauma to later development, explains stress motivates learning and discipline, and claims stress sustains marriages and family growth. Readers may write to Dr. Brown at The Winchester Evening.
Brad dock Street United Methodist Church hosts World Hunger themed services at 8:30 and 11 am titled The Christian Response to World Hunger. A 6:30 pm panel discussion on Hunger and Malnutrition in Our Community features Paulette Jennis and other speakers from Meals On Wheels C CAP and local hunger groups.
Historic Garden Week in Virginia starts to unfold with Winchester Clarke event set for April 22 23 chaired by Mrs George W Burton and co chaired by Mrs Joseph A Massie Jr Houses on Clarke County tour include North Hill Fairfield Providence Parnley and Burwell Morgan Mill Proceeds fund restoration of Point of Honor Lynchburg a federal home Built 1806. Block tickets priced at 6 and single admissions at 2.
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