Congressional Candidates Forum At Winchester Set For Aug 6
Two of four contenders confirmed for the Meet the Candidates Forum in Winchester at Shenandoah College. Dems Andrew Miller and Del Lewis Fickett will discuss Senate and 7th District House races. Robinson and Obenshain could attend. other VIPs invited but unconfirmed. All 7th District voters may attend.
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Star
Washington, D.C
Winchester
Andrew P. Miller
del. Lewis Fickett
Shenandoah College and Conservatory of Music
Miller
William Scott
Fickett
J. Kenneth Robinson
House of Representatives
Senate
Richard Obenshain
Renee Trent
H.M. Brooks
Charlottesville
Sherman White
Shenandoah
White
Stephens City Eyes Emergency Water Plan With Grove Lime
Town Manager Bruce Edens says Stephens City will present a rough draft of an agreement with Grove Lime Co. for an emergency water plan at Tuesday’s meeting. He notes changes likely and warns excessive restrictions could cost the town, while water from the quarry would be a last resort. Edens discusses possible Shenandoah River to Northern Virginia pump plans and future water allocations with Winchester and metro areas.
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Seventh District Black Caucus
Afro-American Affairs Dept
University of Virginia
Black Ministerial Assn
Northern Virginia
Robinson
Winchester
Star
Stephens City
Bruce Edens
Grove Lime Co
Edens
Shenandoah River
Virginia
Cedar Creek
Council Moves to Temporary Office in Mobile Trailer
Stephens City Town Council met in a wood panelled trailer serving as the town office while awaiting a new building. The meeting discussed charging for bad checks, keeping the police car, planning for a county subdivision ordinance, funding for Dick Rabin’s LGAV membership, and liability insurance for officials. Water rights stemming from a local quarry were also described and debated.
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Star
Stephens City — Town
Locust St
Willis Davis
Council
Robinson Reports Economic Optimism in Seventh District
Rep. J Kenneth Robinson told the Stonewall Ruritan Club the Seventh District economy is reasonably favorable per an advisory panel. He cited gains in electronics farming textiles and finance but noted inflation dents real growth and unemployment remains high in some markets.
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J. Kenneth Robinson
Stonewall Ruritan Club
Robinson
Frederick School Board opposes mixed drink permit
In a brief Frederick County School Board meeting the board approved new staff appointments including Edwin R. Barnette as school psychologist and Elizabeth P. Mahler and Andrea H. Farnham as gymnastics coach and music instructor. The board also voted to oppose Camelot Restaurant mixed drinks due to its proximity to Aylor School. Board officers were elected: John T. Solenberger chair, Robert E. Ayler III vice chair, Donald L. Perrault clerk.
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Star
Frederick County
Edwin R. Barnette
Kernstown
Barnette
Southwestern University
Memphis
Tenn
Elizabeth P. Mahler
James Wood
Andrea H. Farnham
Camelot
Aylor School
New Board
Robert E. Ayler III
Melton F. Wright
James Wood Athletic Assn
Charles Hott
John T. Solenberger
Donald L. Perrault
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