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Winchester Evening Star

Location

Winchester, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1978

Page

2

Agricultural District Approved for Rockland

The Warren County Planning Commission unanimously recommended establishing an agricultural district in Rockland covering about 8 000 acres. The plan moves to the Warren County Board of Supervisors for final approval amid concerns about the district boundary and signed-up parcels. Many local farmers urged preservation of farmland, stressing rural heritage and potential tax benefits.

Thomas Megeath Planning Commission Commission B. Ney Scheuer Ben Lacy Maurice Bowen Rockland General Assembly Bowen Yvonne Westfelt Warren County Westfelt A.P. Thomson Ben Weddle Weddle Prince William County Billy Royston Royston Ronald Burke Susan Bowen Teamsters Woods James Stevens Stevens Elizabeth Powers Ned Bowen Carl Westfelt A. P. Thomson Democratic Committee Winchester St. Thomas Chapel Trust Middletown House of Delegates American Bar Assn Virginia International Assn Insurance Counsel First Presbyterian Church James R. Jackson Mount Hebron Cemetery Jones Funeral Ve

Front Royal Council Faces Pay Plan and Grievance Riddle

After a two hour session Front Royal council faced a pending decision on revocation of police pay raises. Attorney Puryear argued the Oct pay increases were unfair and breached contracts while defense and town officials debated grievance procedures and the town paid plan. The council planned a March 27 vote to resolve the raises issue amid continued disagreement.

Front Royal Edgar F. Puryear Jr L.B. Chandler Jr Charlottesville Council Puryear Warren County Virginia Ficer Eric Adamson Adamson W.E. Farrell Farrell North Carolina Walter Duncan

Snowstorm Closes Some Roads and Schools Operate Normally

Officials report all primary roads open and most secondary routes usable except where flooded or muddy. Area schools run on a normal schedule as a heavy snow warning from the National Weather Service continues. Temperatures in the 30s with northeast winds around 25 mph. Tonight remains cold and windy with possible flurries. Friday forecasts show 40 degree high and cloudy skies.

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