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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1979
Page
19
Veteran lawman Lew Riley outlines qualifications from 21 years in the Army and policing roles under two sheriffs. He attacks current administration, pledges stricter hiring, better deputy staffing, and independent support if GOP nomination fails.
Frederick County School Board met in executive session to continue talks on locating a new Middletown elementary school between I-81 and Rt. 11 south of Winchester. No final site decision announced. financial details expected by month end. Also approved 1979-1980 budget of 17,984,505 and appointed P Wendell Dick as James Wood High School assistant principal. A new immunization law for Virginia kindergartens and elementary schools was discussed, effective July 1.
The Winchester City Council held a budget hearing for the 1979-80 and revenue sharing budgets with no citizens attending or asking questions. The session proceeded with only routine council discussion and filings.
James Lawrence North was found guilty of resisting arrest and assaulting a police officer after a trial in Warren County General District Court. Judge Robert Hayes fined him 140 dollars with a ten day suspended sentence.
The Stephens City Town Council denied a $200 to $300 funding request for youth athletic equipment amid concerns over liability and regulatory impact. Linda Scott led the appeal, offering to supervise and manage check-out while donors consider individual or local group support.
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