Three Ring Circus Delights Frederick County Fairgoers
Under threatening skies the King Brothers Circus entertained families at the Frederick County Fairgrounds. A 28 year old elephant named Ola greeted about 50 visitors as a three ring show unfolded with tightrope acts, aerials, trained chimps, dancing horses, and poodles, while vendors sold popcorn, cotton candy, and souvenirs. Prices ranged from 25 to 75 cents for sideshow and seating options, with extra for candy and balloons.
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Sue Steward
Frederick County Fairgrounds
King Brothers Circus
Ola
Rudy
Henry
Electric Rate Hike in Front Royal Details and Plans
Front Royal residents face a 6.6 percent electric rate hike on July 1 to cover Potomac Edison's 10 percent rise under a two year old town contract for a total 20 percent increase. Town Manager Walter Duncan notes the higher charge funds the town, not profits, with May fuel charges totaling 91 555 and energy charges 53 128 while future fuel costs may drop with coal miners returning to work. The meeting also covered Rt 55 widening plans, a housing subdivision ordinance change, Riverton hydroelectric feasibility, and a noise nuisance complaint about racing bikes. Mayor William Lillard and four councilors attended.
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Star
Front Royal
Potomac Edison
Walter Duncan
Duncan
State Highway Department
R. W. Beck
Beck
Uean
Nichols
Vivian Honaker
Eric Adamson
General District Court
Adamson
Council
William Lillard
George Banks
Francis Hall
Kermit Nichols
Robert Traister
Front Royal Faces 8.8 Million Budget For 1978 79
Front Royal Town Council approves first reading of an 8.874 million budget with higher water and sewer hookup fees, auto tag licenses, and removal of timely payment discounts. A public hearing is set for June 26 before final adoption.
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Star
Front Royal
Council
Francis Hall
Kermit Nichols
Eugene Tewart
Supervisors Clash Over Rt 681 Road Project Financing
Frederick County supervisors sparred with the Highway Department over spending about a quarter of a million dollars on Virginia Route 681 in Gainesboro for reconstruction and a bridge replacement. A public hearing on the six year plan was set for June 28, with a separate hearing discussed for Rt 681.
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Highway Department
Koontz
Chiles
R.C. King
King
Board of Supervisors
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