Weather fails to dampen 51st Shenandoah Apple Blossom festival
James R. Wilkins Jr notes Friday rain and Saturday clouds did not curb the 51st festival crowds. He estimates 200000 along the Grand Feature Parade route and 7000 for the Dolly Parton concert. Sunday in the Park drew 50000, prompting changes to the event concept. Police reported a quiet weekend with no major disturbances and all high school bands proceeding on time.
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Sunday in the Park provides crowds to Winchester festival
Thousands enjoyed Sunday in the Park at Winchester Recreation Park with skydivers from the U S Army, softball and baseball contests, pom pon routines, and parade of the Anheuser Busch Clydesdales. The Gay 9s sang barbershop songs while the Rain Drops performed in the amphitheater and food vendors offered tacos pizza and lemon shakes.
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Dolly Parton Draws 7000 At Handley Bowl In Winchest er Stop
Dolly Parton drew about 7,000 fans to Handley Bowl for the Apple Blossom Festival stop in Winchester. The show, second in a four month tour, promoted her Here You Come Again album which has sold over a million copies, with Parton at a career crossroads blending electric and banjo roots.
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Bullets Take 3 1 Lead Over 76ers In Capital Center
The Washington Bullets moved ahead 3 1 in the NBA semi finals against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Capital Center. It heads back to Philadelphia for game five of the seven game series. The paper highlights the Apple Blossom Festival with multiple feature pages and local events across sections.
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Queen Gigi Reflects on Shenandoah Apple Blossom reign
Gigi Garner daughter of actor James Garner recalls her time as Queen Shenandoah II at Winchester festival. She hopes to return someday possibly with former Queen Laury Boone and says she would not trade the experience for anything despite a grueling schedule. Garner Autographed hundreds of items including hats for cadets at Randolph Macon Academy.
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Berkowitz Pleads Guilty to Sixth Son of Sam Murder
David R Berkowitz admitted guilt in Brooklyn Supreme Court for the July 31 shooting of Stacy Moskowitz, 20, and wounding of her date Robert Violante, marking the sixth murder linked to the infamous Son of Sam case.
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