Stafford Recreation Chief Fletcher Quits Over Probe
Stafford County recreation and parks director Robert Fletcher resigns effective immediately after a two month investigation. He cited loss of confidence and adverse publicity as reasons. The probe, led by State police and Commonwealth's Attorney Danial M Chichester, found inadequate bookkeeping but no charges. A Frederick County audit in 1975 had shown a $2,500 discrepancy in department funds.
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Stafford
Stafford Ace Parks and Recreation
Robert Fletcher
Fletcher
County Parks and Recreation Commission
Frederick County
Stafford County Recreation and Parks Department
State Police
Commonwealth
Chichester
Recreation Commission
County Recreation
Board of Supervisors
Recreation Department
Manuel DeHaven Seeks Stonewall District Board Seat
Manuel DeHaven announces candidacy for the board of supervisors vacancy in the Stonewall District becoming the first declared hopeful. He aims to fill the district seat and pursue local governance reforms.
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Manuel DeHaven
Board of Supervisors
Stonewall
Two Treated After Mishap at Front Royal Shell Station
At the Shell Service Station on Shenandoah Ave in Front Royal a Ford and a van collided after brake failure on the van. Two people were treated and released at hospital: 18 year old Juanita Kent and Melody D. Fletcher, 19. Gas pump damage was listed at 800 dollars. the Ford owner is Paul Defermire and the van belonged to Melody Fletcher. Fire crews washed down the area.
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Front Royal
Shell
Shenandoah Ave
Melody D. Fletcher
Fletcher
Juanita Kent
Ms. Fletcher
Paul Defermire
Warren County
Pinball Machines Proliferate At Richardson Shop
Richardson notes high demand for used pinball machines with 50 units selling quickly at Christmas. He sources machines from Baltimore and sells pinball along with juke boxes and cigarette machines. He adds luck drives play and keeps youths interested in trying to beat the odds.
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Richardson
Baltimore
Winchester School Meal Menus Outline Week
Readable cafeteria menu list from Winchester and surrounding schools showing weekly lunches and breakfasts. Items include hamburgers, turkey tetrazzini, beef barbecue, hot turkey sandwich, fried chicken, chili dog, spaghetti, pizza, and various sides with milk or juice. Also notes breakfast options at Winchester public and daycare sites.
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Winchester Public Schools
Ann Onan
Daniel Morgan Middle School
Winchester Child Day Care Center
Frederick County
Johnson-Williams Intermediate
Warren County Public Schools
Labor Department Regulation Hearing Draws Grower Protest
A Virginia grower group argues they met all Labor Dept conditions and paid transport and housing but could not recruit workers. Speakers including S Mason Carbaugh and Stewart Bell push for regulations to be withdrawn and rewritten. Major proposals seek 30 day certification for imported labor, drop family housing, drop eight hour five day week, and ensure recruits have suitable knowledge.
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Philip Glaize
Labor Dept
Department
S. Mason Carbaugh
Virginia Dept. of Agriculture and Commerce
S. Roger Koontz
Frederick
Kenneth Stil
Budget cuts fail as Warren County weighs school funding
In a tense session Mrs. Malta pushes for a 175000 cut from the school budget to 2.55 million from an initial 2.9 million, proposing a lump sum cut and inflation adjustments. The motion fails 2-3, with supervisors arguing over impacts on operations and state funds. The board ultimately approves a 6,366,609 total budget with a 4.05 real estate and 6.45 personal property tax rates.
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Malta
Mrs. Malta
Wilson J. Burke
George Baggarly
James Wetzel
John Marlow
Wetzel
Warren County
Marlow
Baggarly
Richard Keeler
Maria
Frederick County Inspector Head Resigns Amid Board Split
Frederick County supervisor votes show division over replacing the head of inspections. Rodgers resigned after being under scrutiny for building and permit questions. County Administrator Renalds praises Rodgers for improving construction standards and reducing future issues.
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Rodgers
Renalds
Frederick County
Weather brief for Northern Valley and Virginia
Fair tonight with 40s to 50s lows and mostly sunny Sunday with 70s highs. Extended outlook shows a chance of showers in the mountains Sunday to Tuesday with highs in the 70s to 80s and 90s possible. lows mid 50s to mid 60s. Local figures note today’s noon high 63, year-ago 55, rainfall trace in past 24 hours.
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Pacific Northwest
Gulf Coast States
Mississippi Valley
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Illinois
Ebraska
Missouri
Northern Valley
Virginia
Winchester Postal Worker Charged with Embezzlement
Paul Edward Clevenger was charged with embezzlement of a letter on a federal warrant. He appeared before U.S. Magistrate B J Tisinger, a preliminary hearing set for May 23, and he is free on personal recognizance.
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Winchester
J.C. Chamberlin
Paul Edward Clevenger
U.S
B.J. Tisinger
Clevenger
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OGM
Rcuve A Fiend
Amherst Street
Miles Cory
Clarke County High School
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Boyce Elementary
D.G. Cooley
Berryville
Leslie Fox Keyser
Wilson Burke
Baggarty
Roger Koontz
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Raymond Fish
Thomas Malcolm
Will Owings
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Webber
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Trace
Bernard F. Groves
S. Braddock St
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